On April 3, Winkler Co-op donated five percent of sales towards local mental health care programming.

In total, thanks to the customers at both the Winkler and Morden co-op locations, over $5,000 was raised for Eden Health Care Services.

Food 4 Thought, the one-day event, also saw Eden staff try their hand at bagging groceries, including Eden Foundation Executive Director Earl Reimer.

"We were absolutely delighted that it turned out so well," Reimer says, adding it was also a chance to speak with local residents about the work of Eden.

Co-op General Manager Evan Toews says mental health programs are necessary in any healthy community. "It's great to partner with Eden and help people through this."