PRESS RELEASE – For Immediate Release

L’ORIGNAL, November 10, 2026 — The L’Orignal Firefighters Association, with the L’Orignal Food Bank and the Knights of Columbus of L’Orignal, is pleased to announce the 2026 edition of the L’Orignal Food Drive, an annual community initiative that supports individuals and families in the area during the holiday season.

Residents are invited to contribute by donating non-perishable food items or making a monetary donation. Every contribution helps support the work of the L’Orignal Food Bank and assists local families during the holiday season. As the holidays approach, many households in L’Orignal and the surrounding area face increased financial pressure. Donations collected through the Food Drive help support the preparation of food baskets and provide essential assistance to individuals and families who rely on community support.

HOW TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE FOOD DRIVE

1. Special Collection at the L’Orignal Fire Station—10 Elgin Street, L’Orignal

  •    Sunday, November 29 — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  •    Monday, November 30 — 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

   Both non-perishable food items and monetary donations will be accepted on site.

2. Food Drop-Off Locations

From November 30 to December 14, non-perishable food items can be dropped off during regular business hours at the following locations:

  •   L’Orignal Food Bank — 135-C Longueuil Street, L’Orignal
  •   L’Orignal Canada Post — 1018 King Street, L’Orignal
  •   L’Orignal Pharmacy — 1002 County Road 17, L’Orignal
  •   Saint-Jean-Baptiste School — 35 Longueuil Street, L’Orignal

3. Make a Monetary Donation

Monetary donations can be made during the special collection at the fire station or online by visiting the L’Orignal Firefighters Association’s Facebook page.

Cash donations and cheques may also be dropped off or mailed directly to the L’Orignal Food Bank at P.O. Box 330,135-C Longueuil Street, L’Orignal, ON K0B 1K0.

A COMMUNITY EFFORT

The L’Orignal Food Drive Organizing Committee extends its sincere appreciation to residents, volunteers, and community partners for their continued support.

During the 2025 campaign, $27,910 in monetary donations was raised in support of the L’Orignal Food Bank. In addition, 3,306 non-perishable food items, representing 1,759 kg of food, were collected thanks to the outstanding generosity of the community.

Every donation, big or small, makes a direct difference in the lives of individuals and families in our community during the holiday season. Together, let’s continue this spirit of generosity and make this year’s Food Drive another great success!

MEDIA INQUIRIES

For interview requests, official quotes or additional information regarding the 2026 L’Orignal Food Drive, please contact:

Zachary Bernier
L’Orignal Firefighters Association
Email: [email protected]