All through the year the Friends of the Kimbrook raise funds for the local Food Bank. The funds are raised at Friday night meat draws at the Western Lodge. This year, the Friends raised $6,078, which was presented on Friday, December 7, 2018. Carolyn Grant file.

All through the year the Friends of the Kimbrook raise funds for the local Food Bank. The funds are raised at Friday night meat draws at the Western Lodge. This year, the Friends raised $6,078, which was presented on Friday, December 7, 2018. Carolyn Grant file.

Friends of the Kimbrook present $6,078 for Kimberley Food Bank

All through the year the Friends of the Kimbrook raise funds for the local Food Bank. The funds are raised at Friday night meat draws at the Western Lodge.

This year, the Friends raised $6,078, which was presented on Friday, December 7, 2018.

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