Salvation Army, food bank benefit from donation

Cans of food donated from the Gary and Leo's Fresh Food's food drive sit stacked at the Havre Food Bank Wednesday.

People receiving food from the Salvation Army and the Havre Food Bank will be in better shape because of a donation made by Gary & Leo's Fresh Foods.

More than $2,500 worth of food was donated by the Hometown Food Drive.

Much of the food was donated to the food bank, to be used for day-to-day needs.

At the Salvation Army, director Trina Crawford said the donations will make it possible to provide Easter baskets to needy families in the area.

Usually people needing food are referred to the food bank, she said, but sometimes people are unable to connect with the food bank — such as on Wednesday when the food bank is closed. In those cases, the Salvation Army can dip into its food supplies, she said.

"A lot of people will benefit because of this donation, " she said. "We are very appreciative to Gary & Leo's for this donation. And we are very appreciative to the community for all the support it gives us. "