91原创 School District Foundation is getting some new wheels to further reach students and their families who need nutritious food during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mitsubishi Motors Canada and its dealers have partnered with the Breakfast Club of Canada (BCC) since 2016, providing hundreds of thousands of breakfasts as the organization鈥檚 exclusive automaker partner.
Mitsubishi Motors are now providing $50,000 for filled food hampers plus a fleet of Eclipse Cross 鈥淐ommunity Utility Vehicles鈥� for logistics 鈥� one of which will be used in 91原创 to drop off grocery gift cards to families who are not able to access the community hubs.
Breakfast Club of Canada and Mitsubishi delivered the SUV on Wednesday afternoon, which will be used for two months for the distribution of $50 gift cards every week to more than 600 91原创 families.
Additionally, Infinity Properties, who initiated a $10,000 challenge to all their vendors, suppliers and contractors 鈥� resulting in $15,000 worth of donations on top of Infinity鈥檚 donation 鈥� presented a cheque to the 91原创 School District Foundation that same afternoon.
Susan Cairns, executive director of the 91原创 School District Foundation, said the organization is still in need of funds to maintain programming and feed students during the coronavirus pandemic.
People can donate online at on the Food for Thought page or send cheques to 91原创 School District Foundation, 4875-222nd St, 91原创, BC V3A 3Z7.
People can contact scairns@sd35.bc.ca if their family needs help with groceries at this time.
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