A food bank in northern Ontario received 10,000 pounds of food, thanks to the efforts of a local first responder. Jeremy Alldred-Hughes is a firefighter with the Town of Kirkland Lake. He says after seeing the increasing usage of food bank services, he wanted to do something to help.
Kimberly-Clarke in Huntsville also stepped up to supply 12 cases of facial tissue.
On Dec. 30, dozens of volunteers loaded-up the truck with cases of food. The truck was then escorted to theThe town’s mayor, Stacy Wight, says the whole experience was moving. “It was such an inspiration when you see the incredible deeds of one good community member having such far-reaching impacts,” Wight said.
Wight explained to CTV News that this good deed won’t only help those facing food insecurity in Kirkland Lake, but surrounding communities as well. “From what I understand, some of the donations will be forwarded to the New Liskeard and the Timmins food bank as well,” said Wight.“It was just very moving and kind of an adrenaline rush to see everything come to fruition and be able to do this.”
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