Medicine Hat police to 'Cram-A-Cruiser' with food for Root Cellar Thursday
Officers will spend four hours outside a local Superstore collecting non-perishable items to benefit a food and wellness hub serving families in need.
Why it matters
The food drive supports local families facing hardship by restocking a key community food and wellness resource.
The Medicine Hat Police Service is partnering with the Root Cellar Food & Wellness Hub and Real Canadian Superstore for a 'Cram-A-Cruiser' food drive on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the store's Trans-Canada Way S.E. location. Police members will be on hand collecting non-perishable food and other needed items, aiming to fill a cruiser bumper to bumper with donations.
Acting Sgt. Brent Bohrn of the police service's Community Support Unit said the event gives shoppers an easy way to help by picking up an extra item or two. He noted the Root Cellar plays a key role in supporting people in Medicine Hat facing difficult circumstances.
The event will include a barbecue offering burgers, chips and pop for $5, with proceeds also going to the Root Cellar. A police cruiser and an electric vehicle used by school resource officers will be on display for children and residents to view and photograph.
Bohrn said the event offers a chance for police to connect positively with the community, adding that Medicine Hat residents have a strong track record of stepping up to help when needed.
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