If anyone thinks the recession is over and there is no one in need, they're badly mistaken. One only has to go to the Colborne Legion to see the entire hall lined with Christmas hampers for the needy.
This year the Legion is filling 97 hampers, six more than last year and counting. The Legion has been taking the names of the needy since November 2. Some have walked into the Legion on their own; others have been to the Salvation Army or one of the local foodbanks and referred to the Legion.
The boxes, with hams or turkeys supplied by Colborne Rotary, are being filled right up until they are delivered for Christmas. Churches and some local businesses have donated food and toys. Donations are being taken at the Liquor Store, Downey's Pharmacy and at the Colborne Post Office.
Last weekend Johnston Motors sponsored a "stuff the Avalanche" day.
Local schools are contributing, but Legion President, Patti May, says donations are down. Prior to this year the donations from ENSS in Brighton have been shared equally with Brighton. This year the half the Colborne portion is being sent by the school to the Dick and Jane Drop In Centre.
Ms. May says any leftover donations from the hamper drive will go to the Colborne Food Bank in the Colborne United Church. Any money that is not used for the hampers will be set aside and used in the school breakfast program or to pay for food vouchers handed out by the food bank and used at Colborne Foodland.
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