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
Category: Announcements
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
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
Volunteer Recognition – Gerry Byrne
Gerry Byrne is our volunteer Soup Kitchen Coordinator. He’s been here as long as anyone can remember, coming on board about 15 years ago when St. Vincent Place first opened. In addition to his coordinating soup kitchen teams, Gerry himself serves Wednesday dinners on the Knights of Columbus team and frequently makes the soup for Read More
Thrift Store Closing for Holidays
Please note that our thrift store will be closed at 1:00 pm on Monday, December 24 and will not reopen until Friday, January 4. During this time, we will unfortunately not be able to accept any donations to the thrift store. Please hold onto them for now, and call the store at 705-541-9478 on January Read More
Volunteer Recognition – Linda Lapish
Linda volunteers in our Food Bank.