Water main burst floods West Island food bank, destroying food and Christmas gifts for families
Posted October 1, 2024 1:35 pm.
Last Updated October 1, 2024 1:59 pm.
A Montreal West Island community organization dedicated to fighting food insecurity was flooded last week after a water main burst under the building.
On Rock Community Services says the Sept. 24 water main burst followed a freezer malfunction earlier in September.
The basement of the community organization, which stores non-perishable food items and Christmas gifts for families, was filled with water.
Founder Kim Reid estimates $80,000-$100,000 worth of food was lost in the flood.
The organization is looking to the community for monetary and food donations, hoping to push through this latest challenge.
Most of the water was gone by Tuesday, and a full clean-up was expected to be complete by Wednesday.
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