Firefighters Food Drive collects $4,450 in Cash and 2,500 kilograms of food for Pictou West and River John Food Banks

Dec 15, 2025 | Local News

The Pictou West and River John Food Banks got a boost.

A number of firefighting departments in Pictou County held their third annual Firefighters for the Food Bank Holiday Food Drive on Saturday, December 6th.

Glen Joudrie, a lieutenant with the Caribou Fire Department says they raised $4,450 in cash and 2,500 kilograms of food was collected.

The Caribou, Pictou, River John, West River, Abecrombie and Scotsburn Fire Departments accepted donations at their fire halls of non-perishable food items as well as essentials like toothpaste and deodorant on Saturday. Also the Pictou County 4-H collected items at the Toney River Community Hall.

Joudrie thanked the Pictou County Community for their overwhelming support.

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