Cuts for Cans collects 800 pounds of food for Salvation Army

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Almost 800 pounds of food was collected for the Fort St. John Salvation Army during the eighth annual Cuts for Cans event at Studio 105 on March 9th.

Residents helped contribute by bringing in a non-perishable food item in exchange for a free haircut, while the hairdressers donated their time for the event.

Studio 105 rotates between the Salvation Army and the Women’s Resource Society every year.

Jared Braun, executive director for the local Salvation Army, says the final results of the event showed how much “heart” the community has.

“The reality is all people, regardless of the economic situation we’re in, is feeling the pressure of increased food costs,” said Braun. “What that has meant is a greater demand on services such as the Salvation Army.”

Braun says that seeing the show of support by individuals within Fort St. John who are likely seeing an increase in their own grocery bills shows how they are thinking about others. The results are mutually beneficial to all involved, he adds.

The event saw approximately 176 customers come for a free cut.