Bruce Power is making the holiday season a bit brighter for many local families.
The company has donated $53,000 to 26 local food banks and Christmas hamper programs.
The funding is spread across Bruce, Grey and Huron counties, and includes many Salvation Army, community, and church-run food banks, First Nations, and St. Vincent de Paul Societies.
The donation is part of Bruce Power’s Community Investment and Sponsorship Program, which provides nearly $1.4-million in funding to local, provincial and national not-for-profit organizations and events each year.
Recipients of the funding include St. Vincent de Paul Society (Port Elgin); St. Vincent de Paul Society (Hanover); Bruce Grey Child and Family Services; M'Wikwedong Aboriginal Friendship Centre; The Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation; North Huron Community Food Share; Salvation Army Family Services (Port Elgin); Kincardine Food Bank; Tobermory Food Bank; Salvation Army Goderich Food Bank; Markdale District Food Bank; Durham and District Food Bank; Flesherton Food Bank; Beaver Valley Outreach; Walkerton and District Food Bank; Owen Sound Salvation Army Food Bank; Lion’s Head Food Bank; Tara Area Food Bank; Immanuel Evangelical Church; Hanover Salvation Army Food Bank; Owen Sound Hunger and Relief Effort (OSHaRE); Salvation Army Family Services and Food Bank; Bruce County Social Services; Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation; Kincardine Christmas Hamper, and Chatsworth Community Outreach.
"At this time of year, there is a lot of pressure on people to provide a special Christmas for their families," says Rob Liddle, Bruce Power’s department manager of community relations. "By providing funding to 26 food banks and Christmas Hamper programs, we’re hoping to lighten the load on local families, helping them to further enjoy the holiday season."