Lumsden Park Manor takes up the Comfort & Joy challenge for food banks
CBC News | Posted: November 30, 2016 1:22 AM | Last Updated: November 30, 2016
Organization usually has $10 gift exchange but decided to take part in Comfort & Joy challenge
Florence Holt says the folks down at the Lumsden Park Manor Tenants Association usually have a $10 gift exchange during the holiday season.
But at a potluck dinner on Saturday, Holt raised a challenge. Instead of having a gift exchange, she suggested they take part in CBC's Comfort & Joy challenge.
She is the secretary treasurer for the Lumsden Park Manor Tenants Association.
"I asked them to make [the donation] as food, not just as $10 because that's pretty easy," Holt said.
Holt said she has had two boxes in the lounge of the manor to collect donations. There are 29 people in all who will be donating, she said.
"We've always usually done something for the food bank," Holt said. "So, it was something everyone was quite pleased to do."
Holt did not stop there. She threw down the gauntlet on air and asked other organizations and businesses to take up the challenge for a good cause.
Those who take part are eligible to win a coffee party and some free goodies. Coffee will be delivered by CBC's Jill Morgan and Sheila Coles and they will visit with the winners.
People can register online or by emailing morningedition@cbc.ca.