The Cranbrook Turkey Drive passed its initial goal of $65,000 on Dec. 11, but has now raised over $70,000 with a few days left to donate.
At the time of writing the turkey drive has raised $71,715.
The money is split between the Cranbrook Food Bank and Salvation Army.
Cranbrook Food Bank executive director Julie Rose said need for their services continues to grow.
“We are seeing more and more new clients registering. In the last 6 months, we’ve had over 300 new households register with us and we know the need will keep on increasing in 2026,” Rose added.
“Food prices are set to increase again in the new year, four to six per cent increase. They’re suspecting a family of four is going to have to pay another $1,000 increase in their grocery costs. So we’re bracing for another year of more families and more individuals needing us.”
Donations are still being accepted until Dec. 25.
A donation link can be found here.
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