Cram the Cruiser returns to 撸奶社区this month to help support the 撸奶社区community in need this Christmas.
On Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., 撸奶社区RCMP will be at the Walmart parking lot at 39210 Discovery Way to collect donations of new unwrapped toys, non-perishable food items, gift cards, and/or money for the good cause.
The event comes as a response to the 撸奶社区Community Christmas Care鈥檚 call for support.
鈥淓very year, Community Christmas Care offers support to hundreds of people in 撸奶社区who need a little extra help around the holidays by filling hampers with food, toys and other goodies,鈥� reads the Christmas Care website.
鈥淲e hope that these hampers provide not only practical help, but also a sign of the community care for each other鈥攏eighbours helping neighbours,鈥� it said.
All community contributions collected on the day will go directly toward supporting local families to ensure everyone in the community can experience a joyful holiday season.
鈥淚f community members wish to donate and are looking for specific ideas for necessaries, food items that contribute to a holiday meal will be appreciated, as will other foods, including canned vegetables and fruit, healthy snacks like crackers, granola bars, or fruit cups, and coffee and tea,鈥� reads an RCMP press release.
Staff Sgt. Gareth Bradley said in the release that all donations are welcome.
鈥淭his event is about bringing our community together and spreading holiday cheer,鈥� he said.
鈥淓very donation, no matter how small, can make a big difference in someone鈥檚 holiday. We encourage everyone to stop by, say hello, and help make this season brighter for others.鈥�
For those interested in learning how their donations will impact those in need, community members are invited to join the 撸奶社区RCMP and other local first responder organizations at Walmart for a chat.
鈥淲e look forward to seeing the community come together once again to spread kindness and holiday spirit,鈥� the RCMP said.
Anyone with any information regarding any file is asked to contact the 撸奶社区RCMP at 604-892-6100, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or go to the website
For more information about Community Christmas Care, visit the website.
