Outstanding Effort Today

Members of Sooke Fire Rescue, District of Sooke Staff and Councillor Bennett are to be commended for their outstanding work today on behalf of the Sooke Christmas Bureau and the Food Bank. Despite some bitterly cold weather, over 25 people, some staying all day, took turns outside Western Foods and Village Foods collecting cash and food donations. Thanks to the generosity of Sooke residents over $2000.00 in cash was collected as well as an additional $475.00 in checks given to Western Foods was turned over to the group. Squad One was filled almost half way to the roof with food and staples. This will be a huge boost to those in need in our community. Thanks also to Doug for the use of his fire truck for the event. Lets hope that the Santa Run next Saturday does at least as well. Look for the special donation grocery bags in the next Sooke Mirror.