The Royal Canadian Legion Gives Back
- Lorna Hamilton
- 7 days ago
- 2 min read
On November 25, members of the Royal Canadian Legion visited several local and area schools to present cheques in support of their hot lunch programs. Each year the Legion donates funds to Vermilion Elementary School, J.R. Robson School, St. Jerome’s Catholic School, Mannville School, and Innisfree Delnorte School, with the contributions coming from gaming funds raised by the local branch.
“This is something we do annually,” explained Legion member Marcel Lefebvre. “Each year we give funds to the five schools to help with their hot lunch programs. The money for these donations comes from our gaming funds raised by our branch.”
During their visit, Lefebvre and fellow Legion member Peter Clark presented a $200 cheque to J.R. Robson School Principal Lindsey Bates and Vice-Principal Nicole Polishuk, as well as to dietary aide Sarah Dewing from St. Jerome’s Catholic School. Dewing expressed her appreciation, noting, “This is a very welcome addition to our funds for our hot lunch program. We appreciate the support each year.”
Bates echoed the sentiment, saying, “We always appreciate their support for our hot lunch program and the poster contest they have every fall. Every little bit helps.”
On the same day, Legion member Kevin Roland travelled to Mannville School and Innisfree Delnorte School to present $200 cheques to each, continuing the Legion’s long-standing commitment to supporting local students.
Lefebvre also noted that the branch donated $40 to an academic award at J.R, Robson and a $500 Fire Fighter achievement award for one of the top-standing graduating cadets at the Lakeland College Fire Emergency Training Centre.
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