Bridges to Hope has received a significant donation from ExxonMobil, through the United Way just in time for the holiday season.
Earlier today Bridges to Hope Manager Jody Williams was presented a cheque for $25,000, which will go towards their efforts to address food insecurity in the provinces.
.@exxonmobilcan has made a $25,000 donation, through @UnitedWayNL , to @bridgestohope . Manager at Bridges to Hope, Jody Williams, points to their Miracle on Cookstown Road campaign and says this money itself is a "miracle" @VOCMNEWS pic.twitter.com/FEAGxQpw4k
— Richard Duggan (@RDugganVOCM) December 21, 2021
Williams says he was “overwhelmed with emotion” while receiving the donation.
He says the money is a “Christmas miracle.” He says the cost of fruits and vegetables is expected to increase next year, so the money will go a long way in addressing the anticipated increased need.
