For Safeway teammates, giving back to the causes close to home has always been second nature. In fact, its been more than a decade that teammates have proudly participated in the Safeway payroll donation program.

A few dollars from each paycheque truly go a long way in supporting the organizations that make a tangible difference in the lives of Manitoba families. This is especially true for those dealing with a cancer diagnosis.

In 2020, our Manitoba teammates donated more than $27,000 to the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation. This gift will have a direct impact on their AfterCare Program. For more than a decade, CancerCare Manitoba has provided long-term follow up care for survivors of childhood cancer. The purpose of this program is to educate cancer survivors about their cancer and its treatment and what that means for their health as they reach adolescence and young adulthood. Through your support, CancerCare Manitoba will be able to provide these children with the resources and tools needed to lead happy and healthy lives.

And by joining forces, your donation went even further, supporting both the St. Boniface and Heart and Stroke Foundations.

St. Boniface Foundation

Through our Manitoba teammates’ donation of more than $25,000 through the payroll donation program, St. Boniface Hospital will be able to purchase three Transcutaneous Bilirubin (TcB) monitors, virtually doubling the hospital’s supply of this important piece of equipment. This monitor helps to determine the development of jaundice in the first few hours of a child’s life.

Heart and Stroke Foundation

You also collectively donated more than $19,700 to support a strong future for HeartSmart Kids — a program designed in collaboration with Indigenous communities. HeartSmart Kids is a unique classroom and family resource that takes a wholistic approach to improving health using a comprehensive set of tools, tactics and resources. This no-charge education program is offered to Indigenous children from kindergarten to grade six and includes grade-appropriate resources to make an impact on students and families with the tools they need for long, healthy lives.

Thank you, Manitoba Safeway teammates, for your passion to serve your communities and help those most vulnerable when they need it most. Your efforts don’t go unnoticed! By working together, we can truly make a difference for families across our province.