DECEMBER 18, 2019
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Stuff a Limo Campaign fuels up to Support local Food Banks Michelle Pinon News Advertiser
Jason Kowal wears many hats. The Mundare resident is a town councillor, grain farmer, family man and businessman. Now he is using his latest venture, Kowal Limo Service, to collect donations for the Lamont County Food Bank and the Vegreville Food Bank this holiday season. Kowal will pick up donations at homes and workplaces until December 31. “I’m looking to attract individuals to get out there and donate if they haven’t donated before or to donate a little bit more to give back in the Christmas season. I chose the food bank because I don’t think anyone should go hungry, not just through the Christmas season, but throughout the year. Canada is still a great country. We’re a first world county and we hear a lot about famine across the world and all that, but it’s a great opportunity for us to take care of our own country and province here.” Kowal said he has already reached out people he and his wife Shannon know directly, but he’s also wanting to connect with other people and businesses in the Mundare and Vegreville area. “I’m looking to be that transportation hub for people and businesses who have collected nonperishable grocery items and monetary donations.” He encourages neighbours to get together and collect donations, and he will arrange a day and time to pick up those donations. “I have no idea how big it’s going to get or anything like that because it’s the first year; but even if we’re able to get one or two extra people donating, that would be great.”
Jason Kowal was busy collecting food bank donations during the recent Christmas Extravaganza in Mundare. Proceeds from his ‘Stuff A Limo’ campaign will be donated to the Lamont County Food Bank and the Vegreville Food Bank. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
Kowal said it is tough times, and while he doesn’t personally know of anyone who uses the services of the food bank, he knows there is a definite need for donations. “I don’t know everybody’s situation, but for some people their work situation has changed. With our government talking about lay-offs and rolling back wages, it’s a time when everybody has to look at kind of pinching pennies…” Kowal said the food bank is a “great organization” and that it seems like there is a need throughout our helps fill a void
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