Last July, two women from Martensville saw that there was a need in the community for some extra support through the COVID pandemic and decided that they would organize a fundraiser to help fill the Martensville Free Pantry.
Due to the pandemic, the Martensville Free Pantry was no longer able to continue operating out of the Civic Centre; however, thanks to local resident Deseri Adrian, those that are in need of some extra support can still access the free pantry at it’s new location at 10-606 Main Street in the grey condos across from the Sports Centre.
Janice Eliason and Shauntelle Cox are Epicure consultants in the community and through a fundraiser, they were able to donate over $550 to the Martensville Free Pantry, not including additional donations that were made. In December, the women delivered three boxes of Epicure products, with much of that being included in the Martensville Free Pantry Christmas food hampers.
With March being Nutrition Month, the two women decided that they would once again work to help others within the community, so Shauntelle Cox contacted Deseri Adrian regarding this idea and was informed that they were indeed in need of donations.
Those wanting to contribute to this fundraiser can purchase a meal pack consisting of five different meal-time solutions. “Essentially, you get an assortment of seasoning packages that allow you to feed your family a great, healthy, quick easy to prepare meal in 20-minutes or less at an affordable price,” Cox explained.
Packages include five different meal options including Taco, Sweet & Sour Stir Fry, Pulled Chicken, Southern Baked, Mac & Cheese and a Chocolate Pudding mix. Meal packs are $25, with $10 from every purchase going to the Martensville Free Pantry.
“As we were collecting orders last year, we had numerous people who wanted to donate beyond the original fundraiser, so we also accept cash donations, or people can purchase Epicure products to be donated as well. You can also purchase the meal package for yourself with $10 going to support the free pantry, or you can donate the meal package. There are numerous options available and we are just extremely grateful for the support from the community,” Cox added.
The fundraiser will take place until March 29th. More information can be found on the ‘Fill the Martensville Free Pantry’ Facebook page as both Cox and Eliason will be monitoring the page, so messages can be sent with questions and someone will reply as soon as possible. You can also contact news@martensvillemessenger.ca, or call/text (306) 668-1093 for more information.
