The ongoing Canada Post strike has forced a number of charitable organizations to rethink their holiday donation strategies, including the Regina Food Bank.
Over the years, direct mailing has been a successful way of communication between the food bank and its donors.
Now that mailing is no longer an option, the food bank wants to make sure donors don’t forget about them this holiday season by reminding them of the services they provide.
“It’s an important time of the year both in terms of the needs in our community and also the need of the Regina Food Bank and other charities,” CEO John Bailey said.
The Regina Food Bank estimates they have several thousand pieces of mail out for delivery. They are uncertain how many people have responded and have sent back through mail.
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