Prince Edward Islanders who have been missing their favourite American wines will soon have a chance to stock up.

The provincial government has directed the P.E.I. Liquor Control Commission to put its existing inventory of U.S. alcohol on shelves starting Thursday, according to a news release Wednesday morning.

The net profits will be donated to food banks across the Island. The province expects about $600,000 will be returned to the government and donated over the coming months.

American products will not be re-ordered once the current stock is sold, the release said.

“The coming months tend to be tough for many and I’m glad that we can support some of the people and organizations who do so much for Islanders in need,” Minister of Finance Jill Burridge was quoted as saying in the rele

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