This is a special edition of Must Do in BoQ, where we’ve gathered a list of organizations in our community that could use support during the holidays. If there’s an organization you love to support that isn’t on this list, send us a quick note to [email protected] and we’ll add it!
Keep washing those hands, physically distancing and wearing your mask while you explore within the region. Please abide by the recommendations of your local health unit for travel within/outside the region. For the latest updates, please visit the Hastings-Prince Edward Public Health website.
Food Banks + Community Food Programs
These organizations help families in our community with the extra costs of food all year round.
Christmas Sharing Program
Fare Share Food Bank
Food For Learning
Food Resource Centre
Gleaners Food Bank
Trenton Care and Share Food Bank
Belleville Firefighters’ Toy Drive
Spread the Christmas spirit with a donation to the toy drive, which has been helping local families through the holiday season for over 60 years.
Stockings For Seniors
Bring joy to local seniors who may be alone this holiday or unable to go out for their usual shopping. Check out the image below for a full list of donation suggestions!
Keep Kids Warm
Help keep the kiddos in our community warm all winter long with a donation to Adopt-A-Child to help purchase warm winter clothes!
Shelters + Safe Spaces
These organizations provide safe shelter for folks in our community.
Grace Inn Shelter
Three Oaks Foundation
Red Cedars Shelter
Quinte Humane Society
Your support will help QHS continue to provide food, love and a warm place for abandoned or neglected animals.
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