It’s the season of giving and Share’s food bank is preparing for its Christmas toy and food hamper program.
Last year, Share served 1,631 households — 4,536 people in all — in Tri-Cities and it needs help to make sure it has enough food and toys to give out.
Share is currently accepting donations in the following ways:
• You can donate food directly to Share’s Food Bank at 2615 Clarke St. in Port Moody (at the rear of the building).
• You may donate at any grocery store in the Tri-Cities.
• If you wish to give a financial donation, call 604-540-9161 or visit www.sharesociety.ca.
• Toy donations can be dropped off at the food bank at 2615 Clarke St. or at the Christmas tree at Coquitlam Centre mall starting Dec. 5.
Items needed for the Christmas food hampers include:
• cereal;
• juice;
• peanut butter, jam and honey;
• canned vegetables and tomatoes, and tomato sauce;
• rice and pasta;
• side dishes;
• dry noodles with sauce;
• canned fruit;
• pudding/fruit cups;
• chocolate;
• granola bars and cookies;
• tea, coffee and hot chocolate;
• canned meat and fish;
• canned meals (stews and ravioli);
• and condiments.
For additional information about Share’s Christmas programs, visit www.sharesociety.ca.
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HELP SHARE AT COQUITLAM CENTRE
Share Family and Community Services is recruiting for its annual gift wrap and Christmas tree at Coquitlam Centre mall.
The gift wrapping station and the tree will open on Dec. 4 and run until Dec. 24 during mall hours, so there are more than 800 shifts to fill. You must be 16 years or older.
To volunteer, call Ruth at 604-529-5104 and leave a message. For more information on Share or to make a donation, visit www.sharesociety.ca.
