United Way Harvest Lunch raises support for local food programs [Video]

United Way Perth Huron’s Harvest Lunch on Wednesday saw incredible community support, and as a result, nearly 2,100 meals will be going back to the community.

The lunches in St. Thomas and London took place at the Elgin County Railway Museum and Covent Garden Market Square respectively.

In London, United Way Elgin Middlesex President and CEO Kelly Ziegner remarked “This event feels like such a fall tradition – just like going back to school. I’m so happy to see so many of our friends and partners come out to be together, to show their support, and to help United Way make sure everyone in our community gets a fair shot at a good life.”

Mickie Keefer, Executive Director of St Thomas Elgin Second Stage Housing (STESSH) told the crowd in St. Thomas that United Way funding for STESSH programs has meant over 1000 children have been supported. (Source: United Way …