The Prince George RCMP are looking to give to the Prince George Council of Seniors this holiday season.
Today, they’ll be holding their first ever ‘Pack A P.C.’ Event, with a goal of filling up police cars entirely with non-perishable food items.
“We’re not sure what to expect,” says Corporal Craig Douglass.
“We will have the van and that’ll be interesting to see how much because it’ll take more than a regular police car. Then other locations will have regular police cars.”
At each of the four Save-On-Foods locations in the city, RCMP are encouraging grocery shoppers to pick up something extra for their cause.
Douglass says he can’t wait to see how many donations will come.
“It’ll be great! It’ll be a lot of fun for one, and we know that it’s going to a good cause, and that’s got to warm your heart a little bit. If you’re going shopping, and if you happen to pick up something that can contribute, it’ll be a lot of fun to try to fill it.”
Mounties are suggesting the following items for donation:
· Canned vegetables
· Canned fruits packed in water, 100% unsweetened fruit juice or fruit sauce
· Oatmeal or other hot cereals
· Rice or barley
· Pastas
· Canned fish, chicken, ham or corned beef
· Peanut butter
· Canned or dry beans and lentils
· Canned evaporated milk, milk powder or shelf stable UHT milk
· Fortified plant-based beverages (soy, rice or coconut)
· Canned soups or stews (low in sodium preferred)
· Facial tissue, toilet tissue, paper towel (individually wrapped packages appreciated)
Douglass adds volunteers will also be accepting cash and grocery store gift cards.
The event runs until 3PM.
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