The members of CUPE 150 and 157 collected an impressive 3,615 pounds of food in a recent drive to support Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold, Ontario. The unions, which represent outdoor and indoor workers for the City of St. Catharines, joined forces to tackle the growing issue of food insecurity in the area. With an increasing demand for food bank services, CUPE 150 and CUPE 157 members went door-to-door to gather non-perishable items, helping Community Care fulfill its mission of providing essential aid to those in need.

“Our members care deeply about helping their community,” said Rory Bourgeois, president of CUPE 150. “The 3,615 pounds of food we collected shows how strong our support is and our shared commitment to helping families in need.”

Jason Trombetta, president of CUPE 157, said, “We are proud of our members for their hard work and generosity. By working together, we can help families in St. Catharines.”

Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold offers essential services, including food security and emergency support programs, to individuals and families in need. The generous donations from CUPE members will help the organization respond to the growing need for its services within the community. CUPE 150 and 157 extended their thanks to all members who participated in the food drive and reaffirmed their commitment to supporting local efforts that strengthen the community.

CUPE is Canada’s largest union, representing more than 750,000 members across sectors like health care, emergency services, education, child care, municipalities, social services, libraries, utilities, transportation, and airlines. Over 60 percent of CUPE members are women, and more than 70 percent of its 3,946 collective agreements involve locals with 100 members or fewer. CUPE comprises over 2,363 locals and chartered organizations across Canada, with membership sizes ranging from 20 to 20,000. The collective payroll of CUPE members exceeds $21.8 billion.

Source: CUPE