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
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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
Volunteer Recognition – Pat Mathews
This month, we recognize all the hard work of food bank volunteer Pat Mathews. Pat is in every Monday helping to put away the weekly bread delivery, along with organizing and restocking the food bank shelves. But she doesn’t limit her assistance to Mondays – she’s always there when Fran needs her help, never uttering Read More
Volunteer Recognition – Vivienne Scott
This month we’re happy to recognize volunteer Vivienne Scott! Vivienne has been helping out at St. Vincent’s for more than five years now as a team leader for the food bank on Wednesday evenings. Vivienne’s team mates have nothing but positive things to say about her, and in fact Vic Wearn said that it was Read More
Volunteer Recognition – Yola Bonin
This month we recognize the amazing Yola Bonin. At 96 years young, Yola remains an active member of the community, helping several organizations including Women in Crisis and Christmas Cheer. She also enjoys helping at the raffle table at the St Gregory’s bake sales. Here at St. Vincent Place, Yola joined the Soup Kitchen team Read More
The Fight Hunger Games Sponsorship Opportunities
Interested in coming on board as a sponsor for this great new event? Take a look at the opportunities we’ve got, or contact Sara to work out something else that works for you! Email vincentplacepr@shaw.ca or call 705-253-2770 ext. 4.
Volunteer Recognition – Jennifer Sarlo
Coming on the heels of an extremely successful Coldest Night of the Year event, how could we spotlight any volunteer other than Jennifer Sarlo? Jen works extremely hard year-round as a St. Vincent Place volunteer, leading a team in the Soup Kitchen, but things kick into high gear for her in November and December as Read More