Bob Lake’s fourth annual ‘Rock the Dock’ event raised a record $6,345 for the Minden Community Food Centre this summer – bringing the four-year total to $18,295.
An all-Canadian playlist by the Bo Blake Band kept the crowd energized throughout the afternoon, with the highlight being the return of the raffle, introduced in 2024, which “was a major success and helped boost fundraising efforts,” said Pamela England, a member of the Bob Lake Association.
“It’s truly inspiring to see how our community comes together for a great cause.”
The Minden food bank is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with hours expanded to 4:30 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Manager, Jean Munroe, reported an 18 per cent increase in demand through the first quarter of 2025. In 2024, it served 3,248 people, averaging 271 visits per month.
