CARLYLE — The Carlyle & District Food Bank was established in 1989 and supports the town and the surrounding 60 kilometres.
Monthly hampers are available to families and individuals who struggle with food insecurity.
“We have done other fundraisers, but because we have received so many household donations in the last three months, we decided to do a rummage sale and put the money back into the food bank for food purchases,” said Theresa Luedtke.
The Carlyle & District Food Bank also had done a fundraiser with Mitchell Soups earlier in 2025 and had some leftover supplies which were available to purchase.
Other items for sale were afghans, dish cloths, and slippers, all provided from generous donors, with proceeds going directly to the food bank.
A large selection of beautiful costume jewellery, scarves, and clutches were also for sale through Nedra Clark and her granddaughter, who came to help at the fundraiser.
Representatives from Bright Eyes Dog Rescue set up a booth and brought along four dogs, hoping to find forever homes. Coffee sales of $39 were donated to the rescue.
North Carlyle Community Club set up a tent and sold hamburgers, hot dogs, and ice cream treats as a fundraiser to purchase another cargo trailer.
Lana Shaw from South East Research Farm was also in attendance to answer any questions regarding the pulse crop supplies the Carlyle & District Food Bank had for sale. The food bank receives donations of beans, peas, and lentils from them, which are given to clients in their food hampers.
All total, the food bank raised $1,800 from the rummage sale.
The Carlyle & District Food Bank are grateful to all who showed up on Saturday to shop, have some lunch, and visit with Bright Eyes Dog Rescue and South East Research Farm.
