Bruce Power is making a huge contribution to local food banks and Christmas hamper programs.
The company has announced a donation of over $50,000 to 25 food bank and Christmas hamper programs across Bruce, Grey and Huron counties, including the Saugeen and Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nations.
The donation comes from Bruce Power’s Community Investment and Sponsorship Program.
Throughout the year, the fund contributed $2 million to non-profit organizations, events and Indigenous and environmental initiatives, while supporting dozens of local students through various scholarship programs.
"Our food banks and hamper programs do incredible work in the community, allowing as many families as possible to experience all the joys the season brings," says James Scongack, Bruce Power's vice president of corporate affairs and environment. "We are proud to support these grassroots organizations, which are so integral to communities across Bruce, Grey and Huron counties."
Also in 2017, Bruce Power, its employees, unions and suppliers helped raise and contribute the first $535,000 of a three-year, $1.6-million pledge to the United Way of Bruce Grey in support of their work across the region.