The Rotary Club of Portage la Prairie has received a boost from the community.
The annual Rotary Veggie Sale took place in the PortageOnline parking lot, as cars were stocked with potatoes, carrots, cabbage, parsnips, squash and more. After the four-day sale wrapped up, the club raised $21,000.
Club member Jan Verwey says the club was relieved to see so many people make their way to the sale through the cold and rainy weather.
"This year, we were at a new location again that we hope to be able to use for the foreseeable future to keep things consistent. For traffic flow and parking, it worked out very well. We had a few new suppliers this year to ensure we didn’t run out of vegetables because we know that can be very frustrating for someone that relies on our sale each year."
While the money from the sale hasn't been put toward any specific project as of now, these funds will keep the club moving in the right direction for both current and future plans.
"That money will be put towards local initiatives like the Rotary Skate Park, Rotary Duck Pond Rejuvenation or new projects moving forward. There are tangible things in the community that you can see that are direct results from our fundraisers."
The Rotary Club thanks everyone who purchased vegetables at this year's sale.