The Salvation Army in Portage la Prairie recently received donations from two local businesses. Portage Transport and Panko's Food Centre donated a combined amount of $1450.00. Portage Transport organized a workplace raffle and raised $950.00. Panko's Food Centre organized a one day drive full of draws and prizes while accepting donations they raised $500.00 for the Salvation Army.

Major Brenda Hammond of the Salvation Army explains donations like these are hugely appreciated. She adds it's fantastic to see donations come in one after another, and notes, it's just as amazing to see them put to use to quickly.

"It's a great gift for us to receive," says Hammond. "It's the miracle of Portage."