Holiday food drive at Seasons-Lethbridge-Gardens benefits food bank

Turning to the spirit of giving, Seasons Lethbridge Gardens Retirement Community has wrapped up its annual Holiday Food Drive in support of the Lethbridge Food Bank.

General Manager Sonni Worne says along with communities in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario, Seasons contributed more than $350,000 in food and funds, along with thousands of canned goods, this year alone.

According to Season Retirement Communities, seniors aged 65 and older now account for 8.3 per cent of all food bank clients across the country, up from 7.7 per cent in 2024.

Heidi Echavarria

Heidi was born in Bogota, Colombia and lived there until she was 18, then she moved to Caracas, Venezuela where she finished her bachelor's degree in journalism. Since 2010 she covered political issues related to the government of former president Hugo Chávez and his political opponents, management, death and transition to a new government. Likewise, Heidi did research, wrote chronicles, reports and news in the social, community, and cultural areas. In 2019, Heidi, along with her husband and three children, moved to Aurora, Ontario where she worked at Teen Challenge Canada. In September 2023, she moved to Lethbridge, Alberta. Heidi also has a diploma in Addictions and Community Health. In 2024, she joined at Bridge City News team as a Video Journalist to produce a wide range of stories including those which are faith based glorifying Jesus Christ.

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