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 Saskatchewan families. This is especially true for those who receive care at Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital.

In 2020, our Saskatchewan teammates donated more than $7,600 to the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation through the payroll donation program. This gift will be used to purchase a critically-needed piece of equipment within the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit — a Butterfly IQ Ultrasound.

The Butterfly IQ Ultrasound is a pocket-sized device that can turn a smartphone into a portable, bedside ultrasound machine. This specialized mobile imaging equipment is vital to ensuring the highest level of speed, accuracy and infection control when every second counts. By bringing treatment and diagnosis to the bedside, children and caregivers are able to feel more comfortable and manage anxiety.

You also collectively donated more than $6,700 through the payroll donation program to the Heart and Stroke Foundation 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.

In addition, more than $8,500 was donated through the payroll donation program to the Canadian Cancer Society in support of Wheels of Hope. Since the mid 1950s, the Society has provided volunteer driver transportation assistance for people with cancer. The contribution of our Saskatchewan teammates will help 20 drivers make over 2,750 return trips, totalling close to 50,000 km.

Thank you, Saskatchewan 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.