The Salvation Army is predicting an increased need for its Christmas Hampers this year.
The biggest fundraiser for the Christmas Cheer campaign takes place later this week with the CJRL Miracle Marathon.
Captain Debbie Gosse says not only is the need for hampers expected to rise, they are looking for the community to help fill the shelves oftheir food bank.
The Miracle Marathon will air on CJRL starting at 6:00 Friday morningand run until Saturday afternoon.