The 10th anniversary Hometown for Hunger event was the biggest yet, raising over $12,000 to support the Cranbrook Salvation Army’s local food programs.
Denham Ford hosts the event and the proceeds are invested in the StellerVista Credit Union Endowment Fund with the Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR) giving the Cranbrook Salvation Army annual funding.
“Our 2025 event marked ten incredible years of Hometown for Hunger, which truly is a community party with a purpose: to tackle hunger and care for our neighbours,” said Denham Ford Marketing Manager/Sales Steve Zsillei.
Each week the Salvation Army provides approximately 720 school lunches to local students, 325 on-site community meals, and 200 meals delivered to people who are unable to leave their homes.
Even though the event is over, you can still donate.
“We have a quick and easy link for people who want to make a credit card donation. Folks can donate via e-transfer and we also accept cheques and cash,” said CFKR executive director Lynnette Wray.
“The community has been so generous, individuals, businesses have been so amazing. We just had a donation come in last night so hot off the presses as of this morning we are over $12,000 for this year’s event.”
More information on how to donate can be found here.
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