B.C. liquor, cannabis shoppers donate $1M to support Ukraine
Posted May 18, 2022 10:54 pm.
Last Updated May 18, 2022 10:55 pm.
Shoppers at cannabis and liquor stores in B.C. have helped raise over $1 million to support Ukraine.
According to the province, a total of $1,081,272.98 was donated at BC Liquor and BC Cannabis stores from Feb. 28 to April 24, with the money going to the Canadian Red Cross’ Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal.
The funds will go toward emergency-preparedness support, relief efforts, long-term recovery, resiliency, and other programs as needed in Ukraine and in nearby countries, the province adds, noting support is being extended to Ukrainians displaced by the war with Russia.
When it comes to donation at BCLs, a store in Langley raised nearly $35,116 while the shop at the Penticton Plaza put together $29,397 in donations.
At provincial cannabis stores, most of the money was raised at Kamloops Columbia Place, with $7,107, followed by a store in Cranbrook, where $5,783 was donated.
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“The Red Cross is grateful for the tremendous outpouring of support and generosity provided by British Columbians for the Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal, which will assist individuals and families impacted by the heartbreaking conflict in Ukraine,” said Pat Quealey, vice-president, British Columbia and Yukon, Canadian Red Cross.
“These donations will help the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement provide humanitarian assistance, such as vital medical supplies, food, water, clothing, shelter, hygiene items, heating fuel, psychosocial support and other urgent items for those in need.”
Russia escalated its ongoing conflict with Ukraine in February, when Kremlin troops invaded the country. Millions of Ukrainians have fled their country over the last several months.
Thousands of people have died since February.
Canadians looking to donate to support Ukraine can do so through the Canadian Red Cross by calling 1.800.418.1111 or heading online.
