The Lloydminster and District Co-op is celebrating its 10th annual Spread a Little Love campaign in Lloydminster.
The Co-op grocery store, in partnership with The Olive Tree, are hoping to help over 900 seniors this year. Co-op CEO, Peter Brown, and The Olive Tree chief operations officer, Jana Thompson, gathered for the launch on Nov. 4.
“It’s an important project which has grown from just under 400 participants the first year to over 900 this year,” stated Brown. “We want to give back to the members who have been so good to the Co-op, who may sometimes not get a present for Christmas, for whatever reason.”
He encourages shoppers to pick an ornament, find the listed articles and return them to the Co-op. Staff will then package the gifts and ensure it gets to the proper recipient.
“Seniors have always been a huge part of what we do, not only supporting them and making sure they’re loved and cared for, but supplying essential items as well,” said Thompson. “When Co-op touched base with us about this project, we were very excited to get on board.”
The campaign ensures low-income seniors or seniors who may not have family, get a little something.
If you want to participate, you can visit the tree inside the Co-op store on 50 Ave.
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