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Veteran home builder Cal Wenzel has pledged $50,000 to the Calgary Food Bank and is calling on others in the residential industry to follow suit.

The downturn in Calgary’s economy has put greater pressure on organizations such as the food bank, making it an especially important time to offer support, says Wenzel, who founded and owns Shane Homes.

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“My wife (Edith) and I were talking and with all the turmoil in the oil industry and subsequent industries, we just thought it was something that was likely required,” Wenzel says. “Hopefully it will help.”

The donation which will be made through the Cal Wenzel Family Foundation, is expected to be in-hand at the food bank today.

“I’m sure there’s a lot of need out there,” Wenzel adds. “That’s why I would like to challenge some of the people in our industry to also send money into them. They certainly could use it.”

The food bank says every dollar received as a donation can turn into $5 worth of food for the organization’s supply.