The Armstrong Regional Co-op has once again drummed up funds for local food banks this holiday season.
The annual campaign by the Co-op and ARC Liquor raised more than $12,000 this year for food banks in the regions it serves, which includes Armstrong, Salmon Arm, Vernon, Revelstoke, 麻豆精选 and Cranbrook.
鈥淲ith food bank usage in Canada at an all-time high, it鈥檚 more important than ever to support children and families in the battle against hunger,鈥� said Jason Keis, Armstrong Regional Cooperative鈥檚 marketing and community relations manager.
The Co-op also attended a number of community events this holiday season, offering hot chocolate by donation in support of local food banks. It's also running holiday food drives at its Co-op gas bars.
To donate, simply stop in at an Armstrong Regional Co-op gar bar and drop off non-perishable food items. Every donation comes with a chance to win a $100 Co-op gift card. One card will be given away at every site.
鈥淲e would like to say a big thank you to our Co-op members and customers that have supported our local food drives and events in support of local food banks this holiday season," said Keis. "Together we can make a difference.鈥�
The Co-op gas bar locations participating in the food drive are:
鈥� 3550 Okanagan Street, Armstrong
鈥� 3100 10 Ave. NE, Salmon Arm
鈥� 50 Trans Canada Hwy SW, Salmon Arm
鈥� 3530 27th St, Vernon
鈥� 3401 32 St, Vernon
鈥� 1216 Cranbrook St. N, Cranbrook
The Armstrong Regional Co-op has served its members for over 100 years. Today, it serves more than 38,000 members as well as many more customers in the Okanagan, Shuswap and Kootenays.
