Over the course of about two months, more than $1 million has been raised by BC Liquor (BCL) and BC Cannabis Stores (BCCS) to support the people affected by the invasion in Ukraine - via TheGrowthOp CannabisCulture CannabisCommunity
The donations will be used to support relief efforts, long-term recovery, resiliency and other critical humanitarian activities as needs arise, according to a news release. The money will also flow into some surrounding countries, including supporting populations displaced by the conflict.
. “These donations will help the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement provide humanitarian assistance, such as vital medical supplies, food, water, clothing, shelter, hygiene items, heating fuel, psychosocial support and other urgent items for those in need.”Article content As for the BCCS locations, Kamloops Columbia Place led the pack with more than $7,000 raised, while the Cranbrook and Port Coquitlam locations each raised more than $5,000.
The B.C. government is also contributing $1 million to the Canadian Red Cross to support the people of Ukraine, in addition to the money raised by the BCL and BCCS.urged the cannabis industry to help support the people of Ukraine