Photo taken by Karin Webb Photo L-R: Don Colter, 2nd Vice-President Branch 202 and Richard Smith, President Branch 202, hold the donation cheque for the Lion’s Head & District Foodbank.
Submitted by Sharron Colter

The recent donation of $1,500.00 provided funds towards the expenses of the “72 Hour Emergency Kits” packed on Monday October 26, 2020. The kits were delivered to families and members of the community who benefit from the Lion’s Head and District Food Bank. 

The donation from the Lion’s Head Legion Branch 202 purchased the following items for the kits: 

-40 micro-fiber blankets, 

-200 protective masks,

-40 emergency vests, 

-80 packages of waterproof matches 

-80 shelter in place sheets of plastic. 

The forty 72 Hour Emergency Kits were inspired by the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula’s Emergency Preparedness Plan and the Provincial Service to Others project from the Retired Teachers of Ontario Bruce Grey Dufferin District 10.

The proceeds from the RTO/ERO grant provided food, hygienic, first aid, and household supplies needed in case of a 72 Hour Emergency on the peninsula. 

The Lion’s Head Legion Branch 202 is fulfilling the mission of the Royal Canadian Legions, which is to provide a service and to reach out to their communities to help veterans and their families, the youth, residents and the seniors. 

Due to the support of the Lion’s Head Legion and community members during fundraising events and personal donations, the Service to Others project could be supported even with the legion closure during the pandemic. The Lion’s Head Legion Branch 202 is honoured to support this very worthwhile project.

This project reached out to a total of 78 residents of the Lion’s Head and District area including children ranging in age from 1 year old to 18 years old.