Girl helps feed hungry Calgary kids over the summer
CBC News | Posted: August 30, 2016 11:06 PM | Last Updated: August 31, 2016
Sutton Garner's non-profit saw 30,000 meals delivered to Calgary kids
A Calgary mother and daughter helped feed hungry kids this summer, delivering 30,000 meals.
The project started two years ago when 12-year-old Sutton Garner realized there was a gap during the summer break for the 3,000 Calgary children who rely on subsidized school nutrition programs.
She says she has a lot of empathy for peers who don't have easy access to food.
"I like helping people who are my age. I like being able to make the connections [with people] who are my age," she said.
I Can For Kids was created by Garner and her mom, Bobbi Turko, with help from donations.
Volunteers make food hampers with each one containing three meals and a snack.
Garner's summertime program has now wrapped up because she's about to go back to school.
This year they've delivered 22,000 meals more than last year
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