The west-end Co-op Supermarket in Portage la Prairie was the site for the Grandmothers Giving barbecue today. Organizer Janet Schellenberg says it's their second effort of the year.

Janet Schellenberg"This is a barbecue and is our second of the year. We're raising money for the Stephen Lewis Foundation. It's usually a busy time and lots of fun."

Schellenberg explains how the effort came about.

"Grandmothers Giving is a group of ladies and some men who came together ten years ago when the foundation began the Grandmothers To Grandmothers campaign which supports grandmothers in Africa that are caring for children that are affected by HIV / AIDS and their families."

She adds, "Our big event will be on September 11th which is our Fall supper. It takes place at the Herman Prior Centre. Tickets are now available."

You can call Janet at (204) 857-4309 for tickets. The supper will be fashioned after an African Marketplace.