Cram the Cruiser brings in over 1,400 pounds of food donations

Coquitlam

2024-07-30 11:56 PDT

Coquitlam RCMP collected 1,400 pounds of food and $1,085.60 in donations for the Share Society during the Cram the Cruiser events. Coquitlam RCMP thanks the community for their generosity and support to help those in need.

See previous news release from July 23, 2024

View a larger image – Group photo of Coquitlam RCMP Officers, staff, SHARE Society and Coquitlam Express hockey players

View a larger image - Cst. Glen Tjernagel dropping off donations to the SHARE Society

Our summer Cram the Cruiser event saw an impressive amount of donations and support from the community, said Media Relations Officer, Corporal Alexa Hodgins. We would like to thank everyone who donated at both our locations to support the SHARE Society.

View a larger image - Group photo of Coquitlam RCMP officers and staff dropping off items to the SHARE Society

Coquitlam RCMP officers, Community Policing Volunteers, Metro Vancouver Transit Police, Coquitlam Express and the SHARE society attended Safeway and Save-on-Foods in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam on July 25, 2024 to collect donations. The event ran from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and saw hundreds of attendees donate goods and money for the SHARE Society.

SHARE's Food Bank has seen a significant increase in the number of people seeking help, but together, we are making a difference. By donating at the RCMP's 'Cram the Cruiser' event during SHARE's Remember the Food Bank summer campaign, the community has provided healthy food and hope to those who need it most, said said Claire MacLean, Chief Executive Officer, SHARE Family & Community Services Society. Building a thriving community takes a team – SHARE is so grateful for the leadership of the RCMP, the support of Metro Vancouver Transit Police, the Coquitlam Express Hockey Club and everyone who helped make the Cram the Cruiser event a success. Thank you to everyone who contributed - your compassion is making a real impact.

A huge thank you goes out to everyone who donated and attended our two events.

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