Pack-a-PC event to benefit seniors

PRINCE GEORGE–Prince George RCMP are once again helping low-income seniors this holiday season. This Sunday December 8th from 9 am to 3 pm , local mounties will be at all four Save-On Foods stores asking for your help to “Pack-A-PC” (police car) with non-perishable foods. All donations will go to the Prince George Council of Seniors. Police officers and detachment staff are donating their time at each store alongside some 100 police volunteers,asking you to purchase an extra item or two while shopping and help load the police vehicle on the way out of the store.

Items suggested for donation include: Canned vegetables, beans or lentils, canned fruits packed in water, 100% unsweetened fruit juice or fruit sauce, canned fish, chicken, ham or corned beef, carton of shelf stable (UHT) milk or non-dairy milk or real fruit juice (unsweetened) , canned soups or stews (low in sodium preferred) ,facial tissue, toilet tissue, paper towel (individually wrapped packages appreciated), instant oatmeal (individual packets), rice (plain) or pastas, stuffing mix, turkey gravy mix or canned cranberry sauce,pudding mixes,peanut butter ,crackers, whole or multigrain , small box of tea or small jar of instant coffee .

Please consider low sugar, no sugar and low salt items. Volunteers will also accept cash and grocery store gift cards for donation to the Council. Perishable items will be purchased just before the food is delivered later this month.