Recognized as a BԪַHero Among Us,BԪַ Country Grocer received the MS SocietyBԪַs Division Award of Merit Thursday.
Honouring the companyBԪַs support for the societyBԪַs programs in Greater Victoria and throughout Vancouver Island, the Heroes Among Us award recognizes the outstanding contribution of a business in furthering the work of the MS Society on a provincial and/or regional basis.
BԪַWe are thrilled to be able to honour your longstanding commitment to improving the lives of those living with multiple sclerosis across Vancouver Island with this award. Your support of the MS Walks, the Self-Help Group Lunches and the First Friday Lunch Program has helped create memorable experiences for individuals affected by MS, their families and their friends,BԪַ the MS SocietyBԪַs Ashley McCartie said following the presentation at the Royal Oak store.
BԪַThe quote BԪַcooking with love provides food for the soulBԪַ truly sums up the feeling Chef Michael (Williams) creates for the participants at First Friday Lunch. The nutritious food he creates provides an opportunity for people affected by MS to come together as a community to share a meal. His warm demeanor and passion for good food shines through in every meal he creates,BԪַ McCartie said.
Country Grocer Director Peter Cavin said he was honoured to accept the award on behalf of the Island-grown company. BԪַOur relationship with the MS Society is very important to us.BԪַ
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