For the last month, McDonald's in Dauphin and Swan River have teamed up for the 'Golden Arches Food Drive'.
Both restaurants have been accepting monetary and non-perishable food items. The final total is in, and wow, great job, Parkland. Tej Patel says that, combined between Dauphin and Swan River restaurants, more than 10,000 pounds of food will be donated to the two local Food Banks.
Patel estimates that about 6,000 pounds of food will be given to the Dauphin & District Food Bank. The remaining 4,000+ pounds of food will be given to the Food Bank in Swan River. When people in the Parkland region are in need, others step up.
Schools in both communities held Food Drives, and others provided a cash donation.
"This is all about giving back to the community. We've been doing this for the past couple of years," said Patel. "We're not only doing the Food Bank donation, but we're also giving away coffee for the next few weeks."
Until December 31, at the McDonald's in Dauphin, if you visit the drive-thru, you can get a free small coffee.
"We have a great community. Dauphin is developing right now. This is a small appreciation from Dauphin McDonald's to the community," ended Patel.
Patel says he appreciates the incredible support from both communities. He feels grateful to live in such a wonderful community and thanks everyone.
