Huron County, ON – Huron County’s Emergency Medical Services is rolling into action this November to collect non-perishable food items in support of local food banks. The “stuff the truck” events will take place at a different location each week according to the following schedule:
Saturday November 8, 2014 – 9 AM to 3 PM
Hansen’s Your Independent Grocer
962 Thames Road East (Exeter), ONSaturday November 15, 2014 – 9 AM to 3 PM
Moore’s Foodland
23 Mary Street (Clinton), ONSaturday November 22, 2014 – 9 AM to 3 PM
Dean’s Valumart
55 Josephine Street (Wingham), ONSaturday November 29, 2014 – 9 AM to 3 PM
Zehrs Market
Highway 8 (Goderich), ON
During each event, paramedics will be on hand to give tours of an ambulance and answer questions from the visiting public about their job.
“Going into the holiday season, there is a real need for non-perishable food items, so we’re calling on the public to help “stuff the truck,” said Jeff Horseman, Deputy Chief for Huron County Emergency Services. “These events are also a great opportunity for the public to meet members of our paramedic team and learn about the tools and skills we use every day to serve our communities.”
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For more information visit our website www.huroncounty.ca or please contact: Jeff Horseman, Deputy Chief, Emergency Services, County of Huron, 519.524.8394 x3314.