Wilf Perreault brings comfort and joy to Saskatchewan food banks

What does comfort and joy mean to you?

To the food banks of Saskatchewan,it's keeping people's fridges and cupboards stocked, year-round.Wilf Perreault is taking those words and transporting them to canvas.

He's donating two original paintings to CBC's Comfort and Joy campaign and will be working on them during the annual open house.

"Comfort'is brought to life in a snow-filled back alley.

"I like the colour. It's emerald green and iridescent with glitter," said Perreault.

"Joy"is seen in a nativity scene, set in a garage near St. Mary's Anglican Church in Regina's Cathedral area.

He calls it Mystery Lane."Life is a mystery and that's the beginning of life," said Perreault.

In addition to the two originals, Perreault has donated twoprints.

The prints celebrate the life of Perreault's brother and sister-in-law,who died this year within five weeks of each other.

Perreault has been a big part of CBC's Comfort and Joy campaign for close to 20 years. He says it's an important part of the season for him.

"I feel thankful to be part of Comfort and Joy," Perreault said.

How to bid

You can bid onWilf's creations until1 p.m. CST Friday.

Check out the cards first.

The art will be awarded to those who have placed the highest bid on each piece by1 p.m. CST. on Dec. 11.You can bid on more than one painting or print, but please bid on each in a separate e-mail.

Send an email with your name and bid tocards@cbc.ca.

Proceeds go to the CBC Comfort and Joy Campaign. No tax-deductible charitable receipts will be issued for artwork purchased.

Good luck and thank you for your support.