Seasons Amherstburg helps ACS as part of company-wide collection competition

Special to the RTT

Every year, Seasons Retirement Communities in Ontario and Alberta come together to make a positive impact in the communities in which they operate.

Seasons Amherstburg hosted their annual “One Can Make a Difference” company-wide challenge July 3-14 to collect the most canned and non-perishable food items for their local food bank. According to the company, Seasons Retirement Communities across Canada raised more than 6,300 cans this year in addition to donating a combined total of $42,000 to Food Banks Canada, a charitable organization representing the food bank community across Canada.

“The “Seasons ’One Can’ Corporate Challenge” serves as a powerful testament to our unyielding dedication to seniors in our cherished Amherstburg communities,” says Robyne Thompson, General Manager at Seasons Retirement Communities in Amherstburg. “With the troubling prevalence of food insecurity among older adults, we are determined in our mission to support them wholeheartedly. Contributing to the prosperity and happiness of the communities our residents and team members hold dear is not only a commitment but a reflection of our core values.”

The top three Seasons Retirement Communities donors were Seasons Clarington with 1,400 cans, Seasons Strathroy with 714 cans, and Seasons Olds and Olds Encore with 697 cans. Notably, all homes collected a total of 875 more cans this year compared to 2022.

Since 2016, Seasons Retirement Communities has partnered with Food Banks Canada for its corporate giving initiatives. To date, Seasons has donated more than $262,000 in funds and collected over 17,500 cans in the last three years, for local food banks. Seasons is proud to do its part to support local communities in which it operates, especially during this time of great need.

The local proceeds and canned goods were donated to Amherstburg Community Services (ACS).

“As the need in the community is rising, our food bank shelves are constantly in need of replenishing. Thanks to the wonderful community partnership, with Seasons Retirement Communities - Amherstburg, our clients are able to focus on other needs, rather than worry about if they can afford groceries,” stated ACS executive director Kathy DiBartolomeo. “Monetary donations allow us to purchase items that we are constantly running low on - such as peanut butter, jam, rice and side dishes.”