They won’t be wearing capes, but these local COVID-19 heroes will be more than happy to do your groceries or run your errands.
Squamish Food Ferries is a Facebook group started by Logan Ross, a recent transplant to town from Canmore. Like many in Squamish, she loves the outdoors and tries to do her part every day to make a difference.
Ross is making a difference through Squamish Food Ferries, a local Facebook group she created that connects those who are sick, at risk or in need, with local volunteers.
The volunteers can then do grocery shopping and run errands for them.
Along with Ross, Tara Hartzell, Nicole Dee, Katharine Manson and Amy Trusler are some other local volunteers who are involved in the Squamish Food Ferries.
“We wanted to provide a way for the community to come together through these uncertain times and support those in need,” Ross says.
People can email them or call with their shopping list, and a volunteer will go to the store for them to do the shopping.
There are no limitations on who can use the Squamish Food Ferries service.
“We really encourage seniors or those who are immuno-compromised to reach out to us so that they can stay safe at home,” Ross says. “We also would love to help anyone who is affected in these times — people who are in self-isolation after returning from abroad; people who are feeling ill; people who are essential workers who don’t have time to run their errands as they are serving us at work every day.”
Ross says Squamish Food Ferries has a growing list of volunteers and welcome those who would like to help. At the moment there are enough volunteers but that could change, she adds.
Those seeking help can contact the Squamish Food Ferries by email at squamishff@gmail.com or call 403-688-4447 and they will be connected to a volunteer.
People who are interested in getting involved can email Ross their contact information.