JAK’s Gives Back returned for the third year at JAK’s Beer Wine Spirits stores across the province on June 19th . Customers were enthusiastic with their support helping to raise $26,000 for community food banks in areas serviced by JAK’s.
“We are so proud of our team and customers for coming together for the third year with our JAK’s Gives Back campaign,” said Tim Dumas, Chief Operating Officer at JAK’S Beer Wine Spirits. “Exceeding our total from last year fills our team with pride knowing we are contributing to programs in communities directly serviced by JAK’s.” During the first year of JAK’s Gives Back, $20,107 was donated to food banks. In 2020, JAK’s customers supported food banks in need with a $25,137 donation. In 2021, $26,000 has been donated to community food banks. Community food banks that received support from JAK’s Beer Wine Spirits this year are:
Greater Vancouver Food Bank
Saige Community Food Bank
Salvation Army Penticton Food Bank
Campbell River Food Bank
Share Food Bank Coquitlam
Richmond Food Bank
“I would like to thank everyone who came out on June 19 and supported JAK’s Gives Back,” said JAK’s COO Tim Dumas. “We look forward to seeing what we can do with our 2022 JAK’s Gives Back program.”