Chief Mark Saunders and other police brass receive 950 meals from members of the Canada India Foundation to help the hungry.

The chief says he was pleased to attend the event and receive the meals which will help the less fortunate in the community.

Ontario Solicitor General Sylvia Jones was also present and said “we appreciate the community support.”

The donation also helps to celebrate National Police Week that runs from May 10 -16.

Police say they’ve been coming across more hungry people due to COVID-19, which has led to major job losses and plant closures.

The Canada India Foundation (CIF) is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization established to foster bilateral relations between Canada and India, create opportunities for qualified Indo-Canadian and create a better understanding of the new India among Canadians.

The foundation is involved in a number of charitable issues including providing hot meals to support frontline workers during this tough times.

Members of the Tibetan Canadian Cultural Centre have also been donating food items to frontline COVID workers.