Waterloo Region charities, food banks feel pressure from postal workers strike [Video]

The stalemate in the postal workers’ strike has local charities and food banks feeling pressure.

Groups that depend on donations through the mail are worried about the strike’s potential impact on their festive fundraiser campaigns.

It’s the busiest time of year for the Cambridge Food Bank and they’ve seen a historic stretch of visitors.

“This is the busiest that we’ve had in our 39-year history,” said Dianne McLeod, CEO for the Cambridge Food Bank.

In December, they usually see around 800 families come in for Christmas support, but November has already seen over 2,000 families. With the need for donations at an all-time high, the Canada Post strike is making it tough to get that message out.

“Every year we send out a Christmas mailer to our supporters. Of course, that mailer can’t get out today. What’s really concerning is that mailer really is our major fundraiser of the year,” …