FCC’s Drive Away Hunger underway in N.B.

“I think it’s important for us in the farming community,” she said. “We’re growing all the food [and] we need to make sure that everyone has access to this food. Food sustainability is near and dear to my heart, so I wanted to get involved and help raise as much money and pounds of food as possible.“

Those hoping to donate to the cause and looking for a place to have lunch in the process, Claypool said they can take part by picking up a burger this afternoon at the Discovery Co-op BBQ Hut from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Drive Away Hunger has collected 40 million meals over the last 14 years, donated directly to various food programs across Canada. Last year, the initiative brought in over 3,000 pounds of food for the food bank.

Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre executive director Erin Katerynych appreciates how the campaign will benefit the local food bank directly.

“They are a great partner,” Katerynych told battlefordsNOW. “There are a lot of options for other groups to join the drive, too.

“Our shelves are pretty bare right now,” she added. “We are always accepting donations.”

As the colder months approach, the FCC will have other events coming, such as a food drive at a North Stars hockey game in October.

Martin.Martinson@jpbg.ca

Angela.Brown@jpbg.ca

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by Martin Martinson and Angela Brown

FCC’s Drive Away Hunger underway in N.B.

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