CP Holiday Train program finishes 24th year; raises more than $1.3 million and collects 121,000 pounds of food

CalgaryAB , December 22, 2022 /CNW/ – The Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train Program capped off a successful year in raising money, food and awareness for local food banks.is more than 1.3 million Canadian dollars 121,000 pounds of food have been collected in local food banks and pantry so far this year, but the final numbers are still being calculated.

CP Holiday Trains are now $22.4 million We have collected 5.15 million pounds of food since our first trip in 1999.

CP’s President and CEO said: Keith Creel“Remembering how important the CP Holiday Train Program is to our community, we are thrilled to be back to support the important work our local food banks are doing. Canada When usa.”

After getting back on track this season with its first transcontinental tour in three years, following virtual concerts held during the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021, the CP Holiday Train program will continue with free concerts in 168 communities. It attracted an extraordinary number of spectators and thousands of people. it visited.

CP holiday train concert was held November 23rd – December 19thfeaturing performances by award-winning and up-and-coming artists, Don Amero, Alan Doyle, Lindsey Elle, britney kennel, Jojo Mason, Kelly Prescott, Mackenzie Porter, Tennille Towns From Virginia to Vegas.

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About CP Holiday Train

Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Tour Canada In the US in November and December, food banks raise funds, food and awareness for the important work they do in their communities. A professional musician performs his 30-minute free concert from the brightly decorated train stage. CP makes donations to local food shelves at each stop and encourages participants to donate as well. Since its inception in 1999, Holiday Train has $22.4 million Donated 5.15 million pounds of food to community food banks. A complete schedule, list of performers, and promotional materials are available at cpr.ca/holidaytrain.

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