Help Lanark County Paramedics Fill an Ambulance with Food During the Annual Holiday Food Drive
December 02, 2025
Montague, Ontario – Lanark County Paramedic Service (LCPS) is once again
inviting residents across Lanark County to support their Annual Holiday Food
Drive, taking place Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7, 2025.
Community members are encouraged to help “Stuff the Ambulance” with
non-perishable food items and monetary donations, all in support of the Build a
Mountain of Food campaign, which distributes essential supplies to food banks
across Lanark County.
This annual event is one of the largest seasonal contributions made to
local food banks and plays a vital role in supporting families during the busy
Christmas season. Donations collected by LCPS paramedics and volunteers are
always eagerly anticipated and immensely appreciated by food bank partners.
When & Where:
· Saturday,
December 6, 2025: Independent Grocers
in Smiths Falls (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
· Sunday,
December 7, 2025: Independent Grocers
in Carleton Place, Perth and Almonte (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
LCPS paramedics, together with local volunteers and families, will be on
site collecting non-perishable food items and monetary donations. Families and
community members of all ages are encouraged to join in and take part in this
tradition of giving.
All donations will support food banks across Lanark County through the
Build a Mountain of Food campaign, helping ensure no one goes without during
the holidays.
Residents are encouraged to drop off donations at any participating
location during event hours. Every contribution, big or small, makes a
meaningful impact.
Let’s come together again this year to help fill the ambulances and
continue this long-standing tradition of generosity, compassion, and community
spirit.
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Media Contact:
Caitlin O’Hara, Communications Lead
Mississippi River Health Alliance
613-621-9638
caohara@mrha.ca
About Lanark County Paramedic Service
Lanark County Paramedic Service (LCPS) provides
essential pre-hospital emergency medical care to residents and visitors across
Lanark County. Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, LCPS paramedics are the
first point of contact for many in emergency situations, responding to a wide
range of medical and trauma-related calls. With a strong commitment to
innovation, professionalism, and community partnerships, LCPS is dedicated to
enhancing the health and safety of the region. For more information, visit www.lanarkcountyparamedicservice.ca.
About
the Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA)
The Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) was
formed in 2016 to formalize and strengthen collaboration between the Almonte
General Hospital Corporation—which includes Almonte General Hospital (AGH),
Fairview Manor (FVM), and the Lanark County Paramedic Service (LCPS)—and the
Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Corporation (CPDMH). This
partnership delivers seamless, high-quality healthcare that addresses the
evolving needs of local communities. Together, the MRHA is building an
integrated healthcare system that provides comprehensive care close to home,
enhancing access and improving health outcomes throughout the region. For more
information visit www.MRHA.ca.