Office gives Maple Ridge food bank a boost

The Christmas sleigh from Coldwell Banker Tri-Tel Realty collects food and cash donations.

Coldwell Banker Tri-Tel Realty in Maple Ridge, B.C. recently held its Third Annual Food Drive for Maple Ridge’s Friends In Need Food Bank. Each year the office decorates a flatbed trailer with lights and Christmas decorations and with Santa riding on top, visits three neighbourhoods in Maple Ridge with Christmas music playing.  The staff, dressed as elves, knock on hundreds of doors and ask for food donations. 

The week before, flyers are sent to each home in the neighbourhood so the residents are expecting the visit. Since 2007, the office has collected 6,378 pounds of food and $5,076 in cash donations.