Lakeland Ford has been turning its showroom into a collection point for non-perishable food over the past few weeks, part of a campaign to help fight hunger in Prince Albert and across the country.

The “Fill a Ford” initiative is a global effort that encourages dealerships to collect food for local food banks. Brad Thibaudeau, general manager of Lakeland Ford, said thousands of dealerships are taking part, with the goal of raising more than one million pounds of food by October 6.

“We contacted the Food Bank here in town, and they told us canned proteins were what they needed most: tuna, ham, chickpeas, anything that lasts and has protein,” Thibaudeau said. “We encouraged our staff to bring food, reached out to friends and family, and partnered with Lake Country Co-op. Shoppers could buy

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