During this time of year, people get excited about the holidays, presents, food and family, but what about the less fortunate?

 

The Lethbridge Food Bank Society has helped the less fortunate citizens of Lethbridge and the surrounding area get through the not-so-frugal holiday for over 25 years.

 

 

The Lethbridge Food Bank costs approximately $250,000 to operate annually. With only $10,000 coming from the government, the food bank relies on the support of the community for the other 95 per cent.

 

With the large costs of Christmas, many families look to the food bank for assistance.  In order to maintain the assistance provided for families, the food bank holds multiple fundraisers throughout the year.

 

One fundraiser, the CP Holiday Train, is taking place behind Save-On-Foods on Dec. 10 at 6:45 p.m. The food bank will be providing live entertainment and accepting donations.

 

Executive director Tonya Woolford says the food bank is expecting a busy holiday season.

 

“We are estimating to serve 2,500 households,” said Woolford.

 

Some items included on the food bank’s Christmas list are cereal, oatmeal, canned goods, milk, eggs and soup.

 

For more information on food bank events, or on making a donation, visit www.lethbridgefoodbank.ca.