Cram a Cruiser returns Oct. 16 to restock the Strathcona Food Bank after Thanksgiving

On Friday, Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Strathcona County Enforcement Services alongside the Strathcona County RCMP will be collecting donations for the Strathcona Food Bank. Staff will be onsite at three local grocery stores with police cruisers to encourage shoppers to fill the cruiser full of donations.

Last year, the community filled 18 cruisers with donations in just five hours. A total of 5,476 pounds of food and $1,838 in cash were donated. These totals surpassed the 2024 results of 4,700 pounds of food and $900 in cash, setting a record for the event.

 “The success of Cram a Cruiser shows what can happen when we all come together to help neighbours in need. This year we're challenging residents to help us fill even more cruisers to help replenish the shelves at the food bank after Thanksgiving,” said Tom Sutton, director of RCMP and Enforcement Services. “Every donation, big or small, makes a difference. We’re grateful to everyone who helps cram a cruiser.” 

The Strathcona Food Bank's most-needed items include:

• Canned fruit and fruit cup four-packs (no added sugar)

• Plain tomato sauce

• Pasta sauce

• Rice (unseasoned, in bulk or retail packages)

• Toothpaste, bar soap and toilet paper

• Peanut butter

 Donation locations:
• Superstore, #100-410 Baseline Rd
• Save-On Foods, 60 Broadway Blvd
• Safeway, 2020 Sherwood Dr

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Contact:
Strathcona County Communications
780-410-6595