Kimberley Pee Wee Dynamiters deliver $3000 worth of groceries to Food Bank

Kimberley Pee Wee Dynamiters deliver $3000 worth of groceries to Food Bank

The Kimberley PeeWee Dynamiters challenged those attending, and playing in, their home tournament to bring food donations. They delivered over $3000 worth of food to the Kimberley Helping Hands Food Bank this week. Good job,kids!

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