In October, New Afton made a donation of 45 meat packs from Rangeland Ranch to the Mount Paul Community Food Centre (CFC). Each pack included a variety of high-quality meats: four burgers, two steaks, pepperoni, and chicken thighs. Originally offered to New Afton employees during the 2024 summer season, these packs were left unclaimed. Rather than letting them go to waste, New Afton chose to support local food security by donating them to the community, providing nutritious meals to those in need.
“When local businesses take the time to invest back into their community, the support goes a long way,” said Dawn Christie, Mount Paul CFC Manager. “Through the generosity of New Afton, this donation of food will help provide hundreds of meals through the CFC’s community meal program. Supporting local non-profits through donations such as this ensures valuable programs have the resources and tools to continue to meet the community needs.”
The Mount Paul CFC, operated by Interior Community Services, is a welcoming place where people come together to grow, cook, share, and advocate for good food for all. The centre offers various programs, including community meals, affordable produce markets, and food skills workshops, all aimed at increasing access to healthy food and fostering a positive relationship with food.
The donation from New Afton will help enhance these programs and ensure that more community members have access to high-quality protein sources.
