Local charities have reaped the benefits of a Christmas food drive backed by school choirs from around the Island.

The carol concert was hosted by Premier Craig Cannonier and Bermuda CableVision, as part of the company’s “Open Hands Loving Hearts” food drive.

Twelve barrels of non-perishable food were collected at the December 7 event held on the grounds of Cabinet. Each container can hold up to 55 gallons.

Collections were distributed evenly between The Coalition for the Protection of Children and Teen Services.

Choirs from the Bermuda Institute, Clearwater Middle School, Dellwood Middle School, Lagoon Park Preschool, Mount Saint Agnes, Northlands Primary, Prospect Primary, Saltus and Victor Scott Primary sang for three hours at the concert, which was free — but required attendees to bring at least three non-perishable food items.

To donate to the campaign, visit the customer service centre for CableVision in the Washington Mall.