“It's absolutely disgusting”: Donations collected during the Grand Guignolee of stolen media in Saint-Lambert

“It's absolutely disgusting”: Donations collected during the Grand Guignolee of stolen media in Saint-Lambert

The mayor of Longueuil, Catherine Fournier, launched a call for solidarity on Saturday to respond to the regrettable theft targeting a warehouse in Saint-Lambert where donations were collected during the Grande Guignolée of the Riviera South media.

“In total, 50 boxes containing food, new clothes and baby items were stolen without any compromise at the expense of poor families. This is absolutely despicable,” Mayer lamented on Facebook.

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The theft reportedly took place on the night of December 27 to 28.

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Jean-Marie Girard, the instigator and head of Guignolée for 22 years, noted that more than 10% of the warehouse's contents were stolen.

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In the face of this tragedy, Mayor Fournier appealed to the generosity of citizens and businesses in the area.

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“I am calling on those who can, especially businesses in our region, to make a generous donation of goods or money,” Ms. Fournier wrote.

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Those wishing to donate items directly to the pantry can call 514-993-2657 anytime to confirm volunteer availability.

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