More Than $70,000 in food and cash donated as Newfoundland Power and the Community Food Sharing Association celebrate generosity at the Downtown St. John’s Christmas Parade
The final results are in – 10,767 pounds of food, valued at $39,192, along with $6,554 in cash donations, were gathered from parade-goers. Combined with Newfoundland Power’s donation of $25,000, the total value of this year’s contributions is an impressive $70,746.
A record number of Newfoundland Power employees, retirees, and their families volunteered along the parade route, collecting food and cash donations to help restock shelves during the busy holiday season. Thousands of families lined the streets, helping fill donation carts in support of food banks across Newfoundland and Labrador — a proud partnership tradition spanning more than 25 years.
“Each year, our employees and retirees look forward to taking part in this parade and supporting families in our communities,” said Gary Murray, President and CEO, Newfoundland Power. “The generosity of parade-goers is extraordinary and the donations collected will make a meaningful difference for people across the province. We are proud to support the Community Food Sharing Association and the essential work they do every single day.”
“The Annual Downtown St. John’s Christmas Parade is not only a cherished holiday tradition, but also the largest annual food drive for the Community Food Sharing Association,” said Tina Bishop, General Manager, Community Food Sharing Association. “Thanks to the generosity of parade-goers, the food and funds collected along the route help us restock our warehouse and ensure that families across Newfoundland and Labrador have a meal on their table this Christmas. We thank Newfoundland Power and its employees, and Gaylynne and the Downtown St. John’s team, for making the parade a success year after year. Your efforts reflect the true spirit of the season: community, compassion, and generosity.”
“We are beyond proud that the Downtown Christmas Parade has become such an important vehicle for helping people in need across the province,” said Gaylynne Gulliver, Parade CEO (Chief Elf Officer) with Downtown St. John’s. “For more than 25 years, we’ve worked alongside our corporate partner, Newfoundland Power, to create an opportunity for our community to come together and make a real difference.”
Since 1999, Newfoundland Power’s partnership with the Community Food Sharing Association through the Downtown St. John’s Christmas Parade has resulted in more than 473,700 pounds of food collected and over $1.1 million in combined food and monetary donations. This long-standing tradition remains a cornerstone of Newfoundland Power’s holiday season, reflecting the generosity of employees, retirees, their families, and the wider community.