The annual Food Bank Challenge between the Dauphin RCMP and Dauphin Fire Department is set to begin this Friday.
Dauphin Fire Chief Cam Abrey says it is the 4th year for the fun but worthwhile competition.
"We are a couple of emergency services organizations, and pitting us against each other. You can donate to whomever you want, but we all know that in the end, it is the food bank that wins with the donations that are raised, whether that is in monetary donations or whether it is food donations."
"Really it is just a fun challenge to see who can raise the most. It is everybody who is in need that is the ultimate winner. One of the reasons that we agreed to assist with the food bank is because of the extra demand at this time of the year."
Between December 1st and 7th, the public can drop off donations at either the local RCMP detachment or the fire hall.
"You can drop off donations at the fire hall - 121 2nd Street Northwest," added Abrey. "Or if you are unable to leave home for whatever reason and you would like us to pick up your donations, you can phone 204-622-3100, and we will make arrangements to stop by your home and pick up your donations at the Food Bank that way as well."
After the RCMP won the first two years of the challenge, the Fire Department came out on top last year.
Abrey says there have been no side bets as to who can collect the most donations this year.... at least not yet.
"I think in the first year, I was put into a headlock by one of the RCMP officers for a photo opportunity. And then the second year that we lost, they gave me one of their protective vests to put on that was about four sizes too small. So I was all contorted into that. And then last year we won and all we did was brag about it because it was the first time in three years that we were successful."
The final weigh-ins will take place on December 8th
