Every week our Lunches for Learning program provides school lunch foods for 35 local families. About half of these go out as deliveries. Thank you to all of our volunteers and donors who help make the program possible. If you’d like to support Lunches for Learning, we are happy to receive financial donations, or donations Read More
News
Thrift Store is Open
We’re happy to say that our thrift store has reopened today with its regular hours, Monday to Friday 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Stop in to browse our selection of clothing, housewares, books, children’s toys, and more. Unfortunately we are still only accepting donations by appointment. To arrange to drop off your donations, please call Read More
Volunteer Recognition – Vic Wearn
This month we’d like to recognize one of our most hard-working food bank volunteers, Vic Wearn. Most days, Vic’s car is already in the parking lot when staff arrive – it’s not unusual for him to get here at 6:30am. He spends his days cleaning, sorting, and organizing in the food bank. “I don’t believe Read More
February Food Bank Needs
As often happens this time of year, donations coming in have dropped off sharply but need for our programs remains high. As such, we’re running low on some items for our Lunches for Learning program and food bank. We are currently in need of the following items: juice boxes (or reusable water bottles) snack crackers Read More
Volunteer Recognition – Debbie Pulente
This month, we recognize Food Bank volunteer Debbie Pulente! Debbie has been volunteering in our food bank for many years now. She volunteers during food bank days as an intake worker, and acts as the food bank’s unofficial IT person. “Without her, we would not be as efficient as we are,” said food bank coordinator Read More
Big Blue Box Food Drive Flyers
Can you drop off some flyers to help spread the word about the Big Blue Box Food Drive? We’re looking for a few more volunteers who want to get some exercise while helping out their community. All you’d need to do is walk around your neighbourhood (or any neighbourhood really, we’re not picky) and drop Read More
Lunches for Learning
St. Vincent Place is pleased to be able to launch our new Lunches for Learning program to support families during this very difficult time. This new program will allow parents and guardians to receive packages with school-safe lunch foods, such as granola bars, yogurt, cheese strings, fresh fruit and vegetables, and juice boxes to ensure Read More
Volunteer Recognition – Ted Giroux
This month, we recognize thrift store volunteer Ted Giroux! Ted has been helping out in our thrift store for ten years now, ever since it was located on Dennis St. He comes in every day ready to help however he can. “Ted is Mr. Fix-it, especially with electronics,” said thrift store employee Charlotte. “He is Read More
Daily Thrift Store Sales
We’re excited to be restarting our daily sales in the thrift store! After a hiatus due to the pandemic and a couple weeks as we got back into the swing of things, we’re once again offering a different sale every day of the week. Here are the sales for the foreseeable future: Monday – 50% Read More
Volunteer Recognition – Mary Ann Clark
This month we’re happy to recognize thrift store volunteer Mary Ann Clark. For close to two years now, Mary Ann Clark has been bringing joy and positivity to those around her at St. Vincent Place. St. Vincent Place is lucky to have someone as energetic and enthusiastic as Mary Ann volunteering in our thrift store, Read More