“Lunch is on Us” is a new campaign to feed hungry students at Lethbridge Polytechnic.
The Lethbridge Polytechnic Students’ Association will be providing lunch to 300 students daily Nov. 25-29.
In place of previous food donations and gifts over the years to the “Adopt a Family” hamper, this year the Association is also seeking support in the form of grocery and restaurant gift cards in $25 denominations to further aid students’ food needs through the holidays.
“The holiday season can be challenging financially for many of our students,” says Angela Fretts-Waters, association services coordinator. “We think it’s important they feel the warmth and compassion of the holidays with free meals and help getting food during this important time of year.”
Students and employees from the Massage Therapy program have pledged their support to help in the campaign. The on-campus student massage clinic will provide significantly discounted massages, when clients donate grocery and restaurant gift cards.
“Food security and affordability remain pressing issues for many people in Lethbridge, students included,” adds Amy-Lynn Reed, student massage clinic manager. “This holiday season, we’re committed to supporting our community by providing accessible massage therapy to those who find it difficult to afford standard rates, while keeping hungry students fed.”
Those who donate a $25 or more grocery or restaurant gift card (and include the gift receipt) will receive a 60-minute massage at no additional cost or a 90-minute massage when they donate a $40 or more gift card (with gift receipt included) at no additional cost. The student massage therapy clinic is open to everyone.
Only gift cards from grocery stores and restaurants operating in Lethbridge will be accepted.
The student massage therapy clinic is open Monday to Friday from 5-9 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations can be made during regular hours until the clinic closes for winter break Dec. 3.
