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This full story celebrates the extraordinary volunteer effort and community response behind our Knights of Columbus Council #1412 Fall MEGASIZED Food Drive—350 boxes of groceries and $4,216 donated to The Salvation Army Chatham-Kent Ministries Food Bank. Discover how dedicated volunteers, generous shoppers, local stores and community partners worked together when the Food Bank’s shelves were nearly bare, turning kindness, faith and service into practical help for neighbours in most need.

Knights of Columbus Council 1412 delivered nearly 20,000 lbs of food and $4,365 to The Salvation Army Chatham-Kent Food Bank, powered by close to 60 volunteers and strong community partners. This impactful outreach continues, with the next MEGASIZED Food Drive set for September 2026.

Steve Brent shares a heartfelt message of gratitude after being recognized during Volunteer Recognition Week at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre for the CK Community Recognition Awards 2026. Surrounded by family, friends, and community partners, he reflects on nearly two decades of volunteerism across numerous organizations, highlighting his passion for giving back and strengthening the Chatham-Kent community. His message emphasizes that true impact comes from lifting others, crediting the people he serves as the source of his strength and inspiration.💛
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