From The Mississauga News – May 3, 2010

Cram the Cruiser gets national award

Two Port Credit Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were recognized recently for helping to set up a Christmas initiative that has raised more than $46,000 and contributed more than 105,000 pounds of food to The Mississauga Food Bank.

Csts. John Jameson and William Watts were given a plaque by Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire (IODE), a national women’s charity dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals through educations support, community service and citizenship programs. The officers were honoured for organizing the Cram the Cruiser food drive that benefits The Mississauga Food Bank, the largest food bank in Peel.

Since 2006, Watts and Jameson have sought local businesses and stakeholders to help with the project and they’ve received assistance from three Loblaws and a high school.

The concept of Cram the Cruiser is to set up an OPP cruiser outside participating grocery stores. Shoppers then fill the car with non-perishable food and/or donate cash.

Watts and Jameson received the plaque at IODE’s annual general meeting on April 15. The group also donated $500 to the food bank.

Thanks to Csts. Jameson and Watts for their ongoing support! We look forward to working with you again this year!