Lakeshore Helping Lakeshore – 2nd Annual Spring Food Drive

By Matt Weingarden , Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lakeshore News Reporter

The Lakeshore Helping Lakeshore organization was overwhelmed by the incredible outpouring of love, generosity, and community spirit shown during their 2nd Annual Spring Food Drive benefiting the Community Support Centre of Essex County.

The group collected a remarkable amount of donations to stock the local food bank! In addition to receiving many of the specific items requested, they also gathered just over $580 in generous cash donations.

“We cannot thank you all enough for coming together as a community today and making such a huge difference!” read a heartfelt message on the group’s Facebook page.

“Special thanks to Paul Lajoie and Larissa Vogler. And a big thank you to our amazing volunteers! We had the privilege of working with several incredible local teens who were a tremendous help throughout the day. We’ve got some truly wonderful kids here in Lakeshore, that’s for sure!”

Sincere appreciation also goes out to Rymerson’s YIG, Atlas Tube staff, Lighthouse Cove Variety, Stevenson’s Transportation, Belle River Legion Branch 399, BR Vape, Comber Library, Emeryville Post Office, FACCA INC., Good Neighbour Club, Noble Champions Group – NCG Wrestling, Pet Valu, St. Joachim Post Office, Stoney Point Library, Your Wooden Treehouse, Wayne White’s Fresh Meats & Deli, and Windsor Pure & Clean H2O To Go!

A big thank you to Mayor Tracey Bailey and the dedicated volunteers from the Goodfellows, who helped unload and sort the many generous donations received.

“And a never-ending thank you to each and every one of you who support us every day! Together, we truly can—and are—making a difference!”