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Veterinary Clinic to host Food Bank drive

September 26, 2024   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

The Beeton Veterinary Clinic is hosting a food drive in support of the Our Town Food Bank in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving.

The clinic has placed a container at the entrance way to the clinic to accept donations of non-perishable food items as well as hygienic products.

They will also accept pet food as many people are struggling to feed their dogs and cats during difficult times.

Staff at the Clinic is concerned as inflation keeps rising about the basic wage and Ontarians are finding it harder and harder to make ends meet.

Kim Nagy, who works at the Clinic, has penned a letter to ask local residents, organizations and businesses to help the Clinic support the Food Bank.

“We have a growing dilemma in our area. It seems that inflation keeps rising above the basic wage and Ontarians are finding it harder and harder to pinch the pennies to pay the bills.  

 I work at the Beeton Veterinary Clinic and for me it is truly a blessing to have this job.

Dr. Brar is always at the forefront trying to ease their pain and find the best solutions for every animal that comes through our doors.

“Kristine (his trusted assistant), is so knowledgeable and compassionate with the animals and always eager to help where she can. We have been discussing for a period of time now what it is that we can do to lessen the burden of strain that more and more New Tecumseth residents seem to be feeling.  

“In reaching out to the Our Town Food Bank and in talking with the Food Bank coordinator Susan we came to the realization that we can try to help even in the smallest of ways. Apparently, there is growing concern that those using our local Food Bank have needs beyond just food and hygienic needs for themselves. 

“There a so many different variables as to why so many people have to turn to our local Food Banks now, to put food on the table and still make ends meet.  You never know how or why their luck has turned and it is so unfortunate to see. Yet knowing that it could just as easily happen to you or I, you might now take a different look at how you can help.  

“In talking with Susan, I understand that there is a growing trend that these unfortunate predicaments leave good people worrying about their pets as well. Many will never release them for adoption as they are probably therapeutic to them. A constant that they hold onto to remind them they are loved. And everyone deserves ‘Hope’ that their circumstances will change for the better too.

“We have decided to fundraise to help support the local Our Town Food Bank for Beeton and Tottenham. We have placed a Thanksgiving Food Drive container in the entrance way of the clinic in the hopes that you might feel inclined to pop by and donate a non-perishable item or hygienic item in the container. We also hope you might consider donating to help support the food needs of their pets as well. 

“From all of us at Beeton Veterinary Clinic we thank you for your kind support in helping those in need. Especially through these upcoming holiday times. If we receive a great response to the Thanksgiving Drive, we will look to further our efforts with a Christmas Drive as well.”

The Beeton Veterinary Clinic is hosting a Thanksgiving food drive in support of the Our Town Food Bank. You can drop off non-perishable food items, hygienic items, as well as pet  

food at the Clinic. Dr. Brar, owner of the clinic, veterinarian assistant, Kristine Bohn, and Food Bank coordinator, Susan Iacoucci, show some of the early donations. Contributed photo

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