The Chantry Island Cham-bettes in Saugeen Shores are always on the cutting edge when it comes to community FUNdraising.
For more than 65 years, the group of local women that began in Southampton have come up with innovative FUNdraising ideas to benefit the community. Their latest concept initiated by Cham-bette, Cheryl Pauchuk, was the ‘Sharecrows’ Fall food bank fundraiser.
Individuals, business organizations, churches and many others created Fall Scarecrow displays that included food bank drop-offs where those donating food became known as ‘Heroes for Hunger’.
This year’s event went beyond expectations with donations still coming in.
Four local food banks, Salvation Army Food Bank, Saugeen First Nation Food Bank, Living Hope Food Basket and St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank, lined up on Saturday morning, November 2nd, to each receive 100 boxes of needed food and items totalling some FOUR TONS of food.
In addition, $9,000 has been donated with the donation link remaining open until Tuesday, November 5th at midnight.
“This is the best year ever,” says organizer, Cheryl Pauchuk. “It is simply amazing how this community comes together to support everyone.”
