More than 7,050 people ate for free in one of the nine Saveurs des Continents restaurants in exchange for five non-perishable food items, collecting nearly 45,000 pounds of food and $7,450 for families and individuals in need during the holiday season.

For the 15th edition of this charity collection, thousands of people gave generously, as did the staff and management of the Saveurs des Continents restaurants. All profits are donated to duly recognized organizations that distribute food and money to those in need.

At the Brossard restaurant, some 826 people had a free meal and brought 4,603 pounds of non-perishable food and $1,350 to the Moisson Rive-Sud organization, which distributes it.

At the Drummondville restaurant, some 967 people had a free meal and brought 5,542 pounds of non-perishable food and $1,281 that were donated to the Comptoir alimentaire de Drummondville organization, which distributes it.

At the Gatineau restaurant, some 700 people had a free meal and brought 4,058 pounds of non-perishable food and $984 to the Moisson Outaouais organization, which distributes it.

At the Lévis restaurant, some 512 people had a free meal and brought 3,397 pounds of non-perishable food and $705 to the Moisson Québec organization, which distributes it.

At the Mascouche restaurant, some 890 people had a free meal and brought 5,732 pounds of non-perishable food and $1,050 to the Relais de Mascouche organization, which distributes it.

At the Quebec City restaurant, some 812 people had a free meal and brought 4,735 pounds of non-perishable food and $689 to the Moisson Québec organization, which distributes it.

At the Saint-Jérôme restaurant, some 825 people had a free meal and brought 5,317 pounds of non-perishable food and $740 to the Moisson Laurentides organization, which distributes it.

At the Sherbrooke restaurant, some 850 people ate for free and brought 7,716 pounds of non-perishable food and $300 to the Fondation Rock-Guertin organization, which distributes it.

Finally, at the Trois-Rivières restaurant, some 669 people had a free meal and brought 3,864 pounds of non-perishable food and $350 to the organization Les Artisans de la paix, which distributes it.

This non-perishable food drive is a well-established tradition for the restaurant chain’s staff and management, as well as for the loyal customers of the nine restaurants Saveurs des Continents in as many regions of Quebec.

“Every little thing counts to help those in need. Together, we mobilize our staff and our community in the hope of building a better society every day,” says Sonia Bergeron, spokesperson for the restaurant chain.

Saveurs des Continents ensures that food items are distributed to families and individuals in need through agreements with duly recognized organizations such as Moisson Québec, Les Artisans de la paix, the Rock-Guertin Foundation, Moisson Outaouais, Le Relais, Comptoir alimentaire Drummond, Moisson Laurentides and Moisson Rive-Sud.

The chain’s 900 employees also personally contribute to the cause, since most of them volunteer their services for the food drive.

EIn 15 years, Saveurs des Continents restaurants have served free meals to more than 91,050 people who gave more than 469,968 pounds of food to families and individuals in need.

“Thank you to all our customers and staff for their generosity during the upcoming holiday season, which we want to be festive and happy for everyone,” concluded Sonia Bergeron.

Information: Sonia Bergeron • 514 347-4444 • [email protected]

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