United Way cancels annual London, Ont. lunch event due to Queen Elizabeth’s funeral
Instead, the event will pivot back to the online-only, “pay-it-forward” model used over the course of the pandemic that delivered over 6,000 meals to those in need through United Way agencies across the region.“Monday’s planned in-person component of 3M Harvest Lunch is cancelled in London, but the impact of providing meals for our neighbours in need continues thanks to the generosity of 3M Canada, sponsors, and donors,” said Kelly Ziegner, president and CEO of United Way Elgin Middlesex.
The St. Thomas Elgin 3M Harvest Lunch will proceed as planned on Sept. 22 and will become the official launch date for the United Way 2022 Campaign with live entertainment and live entertainment and a range of local food-truck menu items. “We look forward to reuniting in person and launching our campaign for the entire region,” Ziegner added.
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