The Calgary and District Labour Council held its Labour Day Food Drive on Monday.
The event was held in support of the Interfaith Food Bank and the Veterans Food Bank.
The Calgary and District Labour Council, which represents 44,000 union members in the public and private sectors, says it encouraged its membership to donate food and money.
Non-perishable food items including canned fruits and vegetables, baby formula and pasta were being accepted.
The group says it has received more food donations this year than last and has raised more than $10,000.
It says the need is great — even among members.
“I can tell you that when we were shopping for some of the food that I bought, that one member asked if they can come pick up some food, which was heartbreaking to hear,” said Alexander Shevalier, Calgary and District Labour Council president, at the event.
“The need is …