Both the Dauphin Fire Department and Dauphin RCMP are hoping for another strong response to their "Pack the Pumper/Cram the Cruiser" Food Bank challenge.
The friendly competition to see who can collect more donations of non-perishable food for the Dauphin Food Bank began on Saturday, and continues through to this Thursday, with a final weigh-in of donations set for Friday.
Dauphin Fire Chief Cam Abrey says it is a fun-natured competition between the two emergency services organizations, but the real winners are the Dauphin Food Bank and individuals who use the service.
"I do not even know over the four years prior to this how many thousands of pounds of food have been donated to the Food Bank. It is great to see everybody support this year to year, and we hope it continues this year."
RCMP Constable Marc Leroux says this food drive will benefit many people.
"I have only been in Dauphin for about two years and I have met and spoken to a lot of people who told them that the Food Bank helped them when they were younger and starting a family. I think this Food Bank challenge is wonderful."
You can drop off donations in the back seat of the specially "Christmas-lit" police car at the Dauphin RCMP detachment, or at the Dauphin Fire Hall.
If you are unable to get to either location, you can also call 204-622-3100 to have your donation picked up.
