Food donations collected for the Food Bank. (Photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News)Food donations collected for the Food Bank. (Photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News)
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Power workers support food banks in Bruce, Huron and Grey Counties

The Power Workers’ Union (PWU) has announced it is donating a total of $34,000 to local Food Banks in the Grey, Bruce, and Huron County area.

The funds were recently approved through the PWU Bruce Site Equity Committee on behalf of the PWU Bruce Power members.

14 local foodbanks will each receive $2,000.

The following organizations will receive funds: • Saugeen Shores Salvation Army Food Bank - $2,000 • Kincardine Food Bank - $2,000 • Tobermory Food Bank - $2,000 • Walkerton & District Food Bank - $2,000 • Owen Sound Salvation Army Food Bank - $2,000 • Lion’s Head Food Bank - $2,000 • Tara Area Food Bank - $2,000 • Paisley & Community Food Bank - $2,000 • Salvation Army Hanover Food Bank - $2,000 • OSHaRE (Owen Sound Hunger & Relief Effort) - $2,000 • Salvation Army Family Food Bank (Wingham) - $2,000 • Chatsworth Community Outreach - $2,000 • Wiarton Salvation Army Food Bank - $2,000 • The Chippewa of Saugeen First Nation Food Bank - $2,000 • Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation Food Bank-  $2,000 • Salvation Army Goderich Food Bank - $2,000 • Safe N Sound – Organization - $2,000

The PWU Bruce Site Equity Committee said it is pleased to be able to assist these local organizations with their efforts to help local citizens, particularly in these difficult times. The money will be distributed to the individual organizations over the coming weeks.

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