The goods, with an estimated value of more than $1,000, were achieved during a food drive in the Alberton area on Saturday.
Dakota Williams was one of the heavy lifters. “It was fun,” he said in describing his team’s participation in the campaign in support of the Caring Cupboard.
Noodles and soups accounted for a good portion of the donations, observed Noah Perry.
Coach Mitch Illsley said he wanted the team to take on such an activity last year but it just didn’t happen. This year he tied it in with Chevy Canada’s Good Deeds Cup challenge and got the whole team onside.
“I think it’s great for the kids, gets them out in the community,” Illsley said. He was so pleased with the turnout and with the response that he is already looking ahead to holding a food drive and other community building activities next year.
“The community gives so much for kids to play hockey,” Illsley reflected. “This is to show our appreciation.”
