Local 584 Retirees Thanksgiving
Luncheon/Food Drive - Oct 5, 2018
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Councillor Doug Whillans Donating to the Food Drive
President Sandy Knight and Plant Chair Gary Rumboldt unload at Knights Table
On behalf of Knights Table, we are indebted to Unifor Local 584 annual Food Drive to assist those impacted by hunger, poverty & homelessness in the community.
A week and half ago the food bank was basically empty without any food. We were challenged with limited food to give to our clients.
To date, we received 87, 863 pounds of food during our Thanksgiving Food Drive. Our Thanksgiving Food Drive ends on October 26, 2018 and it is our hope that we can continue to receive food donations to assist those in need in our community.
Please note the totals for Unifor Local 584 Thanksgiving Food Drive:
Unifor Local 584 Retirees – 800 lbs. Plus $150 in Cash Donations
Unifor Local 584 - 954 lbs.
Thank you for caring for those individuals and families who continue to rely on Knights Table for their daily food support.
Regards,
Annie Bynoe
Executive Director
Next Retiree Meeting
Wednesday November 7, 2018
Canadian Legion
80 Mary Street
Brampton
1 PM
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