The CPR Holiday Train stopped into the Quinte region on Tuesday morning.
The train, which brings musical entertainment and financial support to Canadian food banks, came though Belleville, Trenton, and Brighton.
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The CPR Holiday Train rolls into town (Photo: Tim Durkin/ Quinte News)
Belleville Mayor Neil Ellis says the funds raised and the food brought in could not come at at a better time.
“Timely, good for the food bank and they definitely need volunteers also. It’s a tough time, especially at Christmas, but the need for that has grown. It’s good to see the community out today supporting it.”
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Susanne Quinlan of Gleaners Food Bank with Belleville Mayor Neil Ellis accept a cheque for $7,000 from CPR (Photo: Tim Durkin/ Quinte News)
Director of Operations Susanne Quinlan says volunteers are at a premium, the price of food has gone through the roof, and the food bank is in need of financial aid, more than ever before.
“This is coming at such a crucial moment for Gleaners Food Bank. We’re down 66,000 pounds of food. We know this community will come to our aid.”
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Salem Woodrow of Canadian Pacific Rail welcomes the crowd (Photo: Tim Durkin/ Quinte News)
Salem Woodrow of Canadian Pacific Rail says they are thrilled to be able to help local food banks.
“Food bank use has been continuously on the rise for a number of years and CP is very happy to support food banks during a very crucial time of year, where food bank use is especially increasing.”
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Tenille Townes performs at stops in Belleville, Trenton, and Brighton on Tuesday November 29, 2022 aboard the CPR Holiday Train (Photo: Tim Durkin/ Quinte News)
Aysanabee performs before a large crowd along Belleville’s waterfront (Photo: Tim Durkin/ Quinte News)
This year’s performances were from Tenille Townes and Aysanabee.
Between the CPR donation and in-person giving, between $15,000 and $20,000 was donated to Gleaners Food Bank Belleville, the Trenton Care and Share Food Bank, and the Brighton Fair Share Food Bank.
Bev Woods from Gift From the Heart presented Salem Woodrow from CPR (Photo: Tim Durkin/ Quinte News)
Mrs. Claus enjoys the music of the CPR Holidary Train (Photo: Tim Durkin/ Quinte News)
