Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, the Town of Bracebridge has donated $5,000 to the local Manna Food Bank as the food bank expects to see an increase in residents seeking support. “The significant financial donation of $5,000 will greatly assist us in keeping our shelves stocked as we prepare for what we expect will be a dramatic increase in numbers of those seeking a hand up,” Sam Robinson, president of the local food bank, said in a statement. “At Manna, we are adapting our approach of reaching those who suddenly find themselves in need during these unsettling times.” Bracebridge officials say staff have also been supporting the food bank by collecting food from grocery stores.
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