The city is embarking on its annual food drive with the return of its Food for Fare program.
Starting Tuesday, transit users can exchange a donation of a non-perishable food item for a bus ride until Thursday.
On Dec. 21, members of city council will deliver the collected food to the food bank at the Salvation Army's Curt Garland Community Support Centre.
"Groups such as the Salvation Army that provide necessities to the less fortunate require a great amount of support," said Mayor Lyn Hall, in a press release. "The smallest donation can help support an individual in need. This is one of the most important parts of the holiday season."
Transit users should also take note of seasonal changes to the the bus schedules.
On Dec. 24, there will be regular weekday service until 7 p.m. There will be no service Dec. 25-26, with regular service resuming Dec. 27. On New Year's Eve, there will be regular weekday service, with free rides between 7 p.m. and 3 a.m. Buses will not be running Jan. 1 and will pick up as regularly scheduled on Jan. 2.
