An effort between the Chamber of Commerce and BIA in both Kincardine and Saugeen Shores along with Bruce Power will result in the distribution of $100,000 in locally-sourced essential items to assist community members in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Upwards of 2,000 care packages will be distributed by the end of the week to families and individuals through the Bruce County Housing Service, Saugeen First Nation, and more.
The VP of corporate affairs, James Scongnack, said they’re grateful to the businesses -- Giant Tiger in Port Elgin, Sobey’s Kincardine, Canadian Tire Kincardine and Rexall Kincardine -- who donated materials for their generosity in a difficult time.
“Thanks to the business and municipal leaders in Saugeen Shores and Kincardine, along with our Indigenous communities, we hopefully are making the lives of a significant number of residents a little bit better this month. We’re very grateful to the businesses for their generosity in a difficult time for the owners and employees who are going above and beyond to take care of the people in our communities,” said Scongnack.