Share Family and Community Services is launching its holiday campaign. Here are some details about how to get involved, support or benefit from holiday giving this year. More information is available here.
How to register:
For the toy program
Beginning this week, families may register at one of the locations below:
Port Moody Pacific Grace MB/Chinese Church rear downstairs at 2622 St. John's St., Port Moody (across the alley from the Share Food Bank).
Fellowship Hall, Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St. (the corner of King Albert and Marmont Street), Coquitlam, Wednesdays and Fridays to Dec. 13 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Trinity United Church, 2211 Prairie Avenue (corner of Prairie and Shaughnessy), Port Coquitlam, Wednesdays and Fridays only to Nov 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Note: After Nov. 29, registrations will continue at the Port Moody location.
Registrants must apply in person with current I.D. and the following:
Proof of Address, such as a rental agreement or a recent utility bill
CareCards and / or Immigration Cards for all members of the family
Income Source, such as a cheque stub from MSD, E.I., CPP/OAS, WCBNo means test required - source of income is used for tracking purposes only.
For Christmas hampers
Registered food bank clients are already eligible for Christmas hampers, which will be available for pick up on the regular food bank day on Dec. 11 or Dec. 18 at their regular food bank: between noon and 2 p.m. at Port Coquitlam, noon and 2:30 p.m. in Coquitlam and 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Port Moody.
Tiny Bundles
Tiny Bundles clients will receive one Christmas hamper on either Dec. 11 or Dec. 18. Tiny Bundles families can come on both dates to get their special Tiny Bundle items only.
Caring Neighbour
The Caring Neighbour Program is a more personalized alternative for groups who wish to support a family from Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore or Belcarra. Families register for the program based on need, and basic family information is verified. We do not further screen those families selected for a "Caring Neighbour" sponsorship. Personal, in-depth information about the families is not known. Share provides service in a non-judgemental, inclusive manner.
Registration to be a sponsor is already underway and ends Wednesday, Dec. 4. Contact the Caring Neighbour Program Assistant at 604-937-6986 or e-mail at [email protected].
Volunteers needed for the following jobs:
Office Assistance: Greet donors, accept and record donations at the front counter, answer phones, photocopy and other office duties.
Christmas Hamper Packing: Put together food hampers (small, medium, and large) and must be able to lift heavy boxes.
Food Sorting: Sort food donations into categories. Involves organizing food donations, labeling and weighing food, lifting and carrying boxes, maintaining a clean work area and recycling boxes.
Truck Drivers- Pick-up food and toy donations, load and unload food boxes, ensure trucks are in good condition, and assist with stocking and inventory.
Toy Shop: Sort and process toy donations. This is a warehouse environment and does require some heavy lifting. Volunteers are also needed to assist families during the Toy Shop visits.
To volunteer with the Food Bank, please call 604-931-2451, or email Heather at [email protected]. For more information please go to www.sharesociety.ca
