Sign up now to take part in this exciting new fundraising event! Whether you’re a fan of board games with the family or an expert Fortnite gamer, this fundraiser has something for you. You can take part in the fun family game-a-thon or the Fortnite tournament – or both! All funds raised through this event Read More
Category: Announcements
Food Bank Shelves Getting Low
It’s that time of year – the shelves in our food bank are starting to get quite bare. Are you interested in running a food drive at your workplace, school, or in your neighbourhood to support our food bank? We have a guide to getting started planning a food drive, as well as several posters Read More
Lunches for Learning Registration Now Open
Registration for Lunches for Learning is now open. This registration period will run from March 19 to June 18. There are 40 spots available, with a limited number of delivery spots. They will be filled on a first come-first served basis. Once the spots are filled, families can be placed on a waiting list in Read More
Lunches for Learning Helps Families
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
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
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
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
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