Final numbers shows big surge in supporting Elliot Lake Food Bank

The Elliot Lake Food Bank shelves and restocked and there is funding available for the short-term thanks to a big surge in support this year.
Food bank spokesperson, Len Kutchaw, says they have the final numbers for the 2025 Elliot Lake Fire Fighters Food Drive exceeding over $30,000 in local support for the agency.
He says food products totalled $18,513.00.
Kutchaw adds the public was also generous with their financial support providing over $12,500 for a grand total of $31,163.47.
The agency thanks the firefighters and volunteers for going door-to-door last week making a huge difference for the many clients in the community.
Rosalind Russell
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Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: rrussell@moosefm.com or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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