In a remarkable display of community support, the annual Loonies on the Street shattered previous fundraising records, bringing in over $170,000 in donations for Kawartha Food Share.
Kawartha Food Share is a community-driven organization committed to alleviating hunger; through food distribution programs and partnerships with local businesses, they strive to ensure that everyone in the community has access to nutritious meals.
The Loonies event transformed downtown Peterborough into a bustling hub of generosity, as volunteers with buckets took donations from passing motorists. Business leaders, politicians and community members also stopped by the event, to not only make donations but to lend a helping hand as well.
After finding out the total raised, KFS General Manager Ashlee Aitken expressed her surprise and gratitude
Audio PlayerAitken says it never ceases to amaze her how much the business community steps up for the cause each year
Audio PlayerAitken added that she’s always amazed by the corporate donations but is just as touched when someone stops by to give them the change from their pocket
Audio PlayerThe funds will play a crucial role in supporting Kawartha Food Share’s mission to provide food assistance to those in need.
(Written by: Scott Arnold)
