On Saturday, Nov. 29 , the Espanola Elks held their 49 th annual Christmas Hamper fundraising event at the Espanola Mall. Tables were set up just outside the FreshCo doors and The Moose 99.3 was on hand to lend their voice to the efforts, with host Rosalind Russell announcing.

The local Royal Canadian Legion Branch 39 stopped by to present a check for $500, FreshCo raffled off a gift basket and raised $618. Throughout the day, many more businesses, organizations and individuals stopped by to contribute. Just over $10,000 was raised when all was said and done.

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