The Moose Jaw & District Food Bank is once again teaming up with the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train on Dec. 17.
Along with taking donations at the event, Moose Jaw Co-op will be selling food bundles for $10 each for the food bank that day.
“It is one of our larger donation days that we get particularly because it’s partnered with the Moose Jaw Co-op,” said Deann Little, Moose Jaw & District Food Bank development manager.
“It’s a really great day that helps us definitely keep our shelves stocked and our hampers full.”
This is part of a long-time partnership between food banks across Canada and the CP Holiday Train. The event has raised about 4.5 million pounds of food throughout Canada since 1997.
The Holiday Train rolls into Moose Jaw on the 17th at 7:45 p.m. and food bank staff will be on hand to take donations.
Performers at this year’s event include Meghan Patrick, Tanika Charles and Kelly Prescott.
Little said November and December are the busiest times of the year at the food bank.
“Because most of our donations do come in between Thanksgiving and Christmastime it really helps supply for the whole year round most of the time,” she said.
“So it’s very important that we get the donations.”
Monetary and food donations can also be made Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the food bank and monetary donation can be made through their Facebook page or mjfoodbank.org.
