Thanks to the generosity of Real Canadian Superstore patrons in Chatham, the holiday season will be brighter for those in need.
That’s due to a team effort between the store, Knights of Columbus Blessed Sacrament Council #1412 and FreeHelpCK.
On Nov. 22, volunteers worked together to gather donations for the Salvation Army.
Because of the goodwill of shoppers, nearly 8,000 pounds of food and personal hygiene items, plus $700, was collected for the Salvation Army’s Chatham-Kent Ministries Food Bank.
Billed as a “signature event” for the Blessed Sacrament Knights, the council had assistance from Father James 4th Degree Assembly #0867, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance staff, Ursuline College Chatham students, a student from Fanshawe College, and Community Living of both Chatham and Sarnia.
To support the drive, volunteers greeted shoppers at the door with a list of high priority food and personal items. More than 150 banana boxes filled with groceries, clothing and personal hygiene items were collected in boxes prepared by Superstore manager Keith Cornell and his produce team.
