Under $11K raised for food bank, Salvation Army through Regina Jingle Bus
Global News
Regina's 2021 Jingle Bus promotion raised $10,700 which will be split between the Salvation Army Haven of Hope and the Regina Food Bank.
Two Regina charities have received just under $11,000 thanks to the generosity of transit and paratransit riders during the holiday season.
Regina Mayor Sandra Masters presented a cheque for $10,700 on Monday at the Regina Food Bank as part of the annual Jingle Bus promotion.
The campaign, which ran from Dec. 10 to 12, encouraged Regina transit users to donate their fares and extra change to local charities.
This year, half of the donated funds will go to the Regina Food Bank and the other half to the Salvation Army Haven of Hope.
“The Salvation Army and Regina Food Bank … are two community organizations who provide necessities to residents in need, and we are grateful for their work,” said Masters.
“I’d like to thank Regina residents for continuing to support those in need.”
The Jingle Bus promotion returned after it was put on hold last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Regina Food Bank CEO John Bailey said they were excited when they found out the Jingle Bus would be back for the 2021 holiday season.
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