Did you know the need for Christmas hampers in our community is in excess of 750 this year?

With the average Christmas hamper costing approximately $85.00 that means that both the Salvation Army and the Cranbrook Food Bank need $64,000 to fill that need. According to Jason Wheeldon, our target this year is to try to raise at least 35% of the needed target.

For the past few years, the Cranbrook & District Chamber of Commerce has spearheaded the annual Turkey Drive and has been able to provide funding to these hard working agencies. The community has helped us raise over $60,000.00 for these agencies and that means you have helped to fund 30% of the need.

The directors and staff of the Cranbrook & District Chamber of Commerce need your support. We want to ensure that every family in Cranbrook will enjoy a Christmas dinner. Join us on December 5 by pledging or donating to purchase a turkey. It’s simple and inexpensive – only $20.

Jason Wheeldon, CTC (Chief Turkey Chair) and Warren Bedell (pictured above) are once again chairing this important event.

“We are currently looking for some volunteer pledgers to get out in the community to assist us to reach our goal. Feel free to call either Warren or myself if you are interested,” Wheeldon said.

Call 250-426-5914 between 9 a.m. or 4 p.m. on Dec. 5 to make a pledge or head over to the chamber office to make a donation in person.

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