2017 HOLIDAY SHARING GUIDE

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1 How to GIVE HELP and GET HELP in & Essex County GIVE HELP: TOYS & GIFTS Community Services Stuff-a-Stocking for Seniors Donations of: * Gift Cards * Monetary gifts * Handmade holiday cards Also Donations of: Toys, Gifts, Gift Cards, Pajamas Gifts for: Children 0-16 yrs 179 Victoria St S, When: Oct 1 Dec 9 Mon-Thu, 8 am-5 pm & Fri, 8 am-4 pm Contact: (WIN0070) Food & Fellowship Mission Donations of: New, unwrapped gifts, gift cards & toys or Adopt a Child Christmas Program Gifts for: Children 0-16yrs 298 Victoria St S, When: 10 am 3 pm & Sat 10 am-1 pm Contact: (WIN1846) Fire & Rescue, Stuff a Fire Truck Toy Drive Donations of: New, non-violent unwrapped toys* Gifts for: Children 0-14yrs Where & When: Nov 20-Dec 2 Station 1 Sandwich St S Mon-Fri 8:30 am 4:30 pm Station Middle Sideroad, Anytime Station Concession 6 S, Mon only, 6:45 pm-7:15 pm Parade: Nov 25, 6 pm *No stuffed animals please (WIN2192) Autism Services Inc. Donations of: Money, Gift Cards, Toys and Books Gifts for: Children with Autism 0-16yrs Website for gift ideas onalautismresour ces.com/autismtoys/ 3600 Curry Ave, When: Nov 1 Dec 15 9 am-4 pm (Closed 12 noon-1 pm) Contact: (WIN0094) Can-Am Urban Non- Profit Native Homes Donations of: Gifts, Gift Cards, Toys, Money donations Or Adopt-a-Family Gifts for: Individuals, families and children 0-16yrs, 180 Tecumseh Rd E, Unit 4, When: Oct 1 Dec 15 9 am 5 pm Contact: (WIN0999) Drouillard Place Donations of: Gifts, Gift Cards, Toys, Money & food Gifts for: Clients of Drouillard Place only Children 0-16yrs, 1102 Drouillard Rd, When: Oct 11 Dec 1 8:30 am 4 pm (Closed 12 noon-1 pm) Contact: (WIN1746) Nov 9, 2017 P a g e 1

2 How to GIVE HELP and GET HELP in & Essex County GIVE HELP: TOYS & GIFTS Erie St Clair VON Donations of: Money Gifts for: Seniors Meals on Wheels program 4520 Rhodes Dr, Unit 400, or via the website, /-Essex Mention Secret Santa When: 8:30 am 4:30 pm Contact: (WIN0985) Hiatus House Donations of: New toys, New clothing, gift cards & money Gifts for: Women & children All ages 250 Louis Ave, Call first & Ring buzzer for donation drop-off When: All year Mon-Sun, 24 hours Contact: (WIN1738) House of Sophrosyne Donations of: New toys, Gifts, Gift cards, Craft Supplies & money Gifts for: Women & children All ages (Clients of House of Sophrosyne) 1771 Chappell Ave, When: 10 am 4 pm Until Dec 16 Contact: (WIN0712) Men United for God Donations of: New Clothes, When: Gifts & Gift Cards (Call First) Mon 10 am-12noon Tue 10 am-1 pm 343 Wyandotte St,W Contact: (WIN1836) Moose Lodge 1499 Donations of: New, unwrapped gifts, toys, gift cards & money Gifts for: Children 0-12yrs 777 Tecumseh Rd When: (WIN1742) W, 12 noon-8 pm Retired Seniors Program Donations of: Money to offset Free Medical Transportation to Seniors 1675 Ottawa St When: Oct 1-Dec 22 Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, 10 am-2 pm Contact: (WIN1159) Salvation Army, Essex Donations of: Unwrapped gifts, Gifts for: food & gift cards Low income families with Town of Essex residents only Where & When: Oct-Dec 22, 2017 Food: 15 Talbot St N, Essex, Wed & Fri, only 9 am-12 noon Toys: 26 Talbot St North (call first) Contact: (WIN1777) Salvation Army, Donations of: Unwrapped gifts, gift cards or food Gifts for: Families with Children 0-16yrs 88 Setterington St Mon-Thu, 9 am 2 pm Contact: (WIN1744) Nov 9, 2017 P a g e 2

3 How to GIVE HELP and GET HELP in & Essex County GIVE HELP: TOYS & GIFTS Salvation Army, Donations of: New unwrapped toys, gifts, gift cards, food & money Gifts for: Low income families w/ children 0-12yrs Where & When: Oct 1-Dec 24 Downtown: 355 Church, 24hrs Or call ext 227 for a pick up East: 3199 Lauzon Rd, 9 am-12 noon Contact: South: 1201 Grand Marais W 9 am 1 pm Contact: (WIN1769) Salvation Army, Christmas Kettles Donations of: Money Various locations When: Nov 17 Dec 23 How: Register online at or call Contact: (WIN1769) Street Help, Socks Warm Your Heart Campaign Donations of: Socks & Winter clothing for the Homeless 964 Wyandotte E, When: Anytime Contact: (WIN0129) Toys for Tots, Donations of: New, unwrapped gifts, toys, gift cards or food Gifts for: Families with Children 0-16yrs Contact: Website: See website for drop box locations Donations provided to Salvation Army and Goodfellows (LEA0190) Unemployed Help Centre Donations of: New, unwrapped Toys, gifts, money, grocery gift cards & food Gifts for: UHC clients 6955 Cantelon Dr, When: Oct 1-Dec 19 Mon to Thu 9 am 3:30 pm (WIN1334) Closed 11:30am-2:30pm Fri 9 am-11:30 am Homes Coalition Donations of: Toys, clothes, gift cards food & money Gifts for: Tenants only When: Mon & Fri, 1:30 pm 4 pm and Tue & Thu, 9:30 am 11:30 am 900 Howard Ave, When: Oct 3-Dec 24 Contact: (WIN1860) Police Donations of: New, unwrapped toys, gift cards, money and nonperishable food Gifts for: Children 0-16yrs Collision Reporting Centre, 2696 Jefferson Blvd, When: Nov 1 Dec 23 9 am-5 pm (Closed holidays) *Toys donated to Children s Aid Society Food donated to Homes Coalition, Welcome Centre & New Song Church (WIN1773) IFT & TOYS Nov 9, 2017 P a g e 3

4 How to GIVE HELP and GET HELP in & Essex County GIVE HELP: TOYS & GIFTS Professional Firefighters Association, Sparky s Toy Drive Donations of: New, non-violent unwrapped toys or money* Gifts for: Children 0-14yrs When & Until Dec 21 Any Fire Station See website for all locations ystoydrivewindsor.com/toy-droplocations.html Nov 24@ 7 pm Spitfire game, Fill the Boot campaign Nov 24 9am-1pm Tecumseh Mall Food Court for donations Nov 11am Devonshire Mall Donations during the Arrival of Santa Dec 7pm Spitfire game, Teddy Bear Toss Dec 6pm Santa Claus Parade *No stuffed animals please (WIN1359) Residence for Young Men Donations of: Men s underwear, pajama bottoms, flip flops, work boots(various sizes), gloves, winter apparel, bus tickets, gift cards, Perishable and Non- Perishable food & Money Gifts for: Males, 16-24yrs At risk of homelessness 1505 Langlois Ave, When: Mon-Sun 24 hours* Contact: *Call ahead to arrange drop off (WIN0643) Welcome Centre Shelter for Women Donations of: Toys for (4-10 yrs) Gift Cards to Walmart & Monetary Donations When: 24 Hrs(call first) 263 Bridge Ave, Donations: Accepted until Dec 24, 2017 Contact: *Or call to arrange another drop off time (WIN1817) Youth Centre Donations of: Packets of Hot Chocolate, Tuna, Chef Boyardee, Granola Bars, Kraft Dinner, Mr Noodles, Cereal, Peanut Butter, Canned Soups, warm clothing & Hoodies for (men and women), Toiletries & Gift cards to (24 hr) Tim Horton s or MacDonald s so youth can stay warm When: Mon-Sat 5 pm-10 pm, 1247 Wyandotte St E, Contact: (WIN2478) Goodfellows, Kingsville Donations of: New, unwrapped Toys, gifts, money, grocery gift cards & food Gifts for: Children (infant- 15 yrs) Epworth United Church 56 Division St, S Kingsville When: Oct 1-Nov 30 Tue-Fri, (call first) Contact: (LEA0061)) Nov 9, 2017 P a g e 4

5 How to GIVE HELP and GET HELP in & Essex County GIVE HELP: FOOD DRIVES Ambassador Baptist Church food & Grocery Gift Cards When: Thu only, 2 pm 4 pm 3285 Manchester, Contact: (WIN0159) Food and Fellowship Mission Donations of: Baby food & nonperishable food When: 10 am 3 pm & Sat 10 am 1 pm 298 Victoria St S, Contact: (WIN1846) Downtown Mission food, grocery gift cards, warm clothing (ie:socks & gloves) and toiletries When: 9 am 5 pm 664 Victoria Ave, Contact: (WIN1765) Essex Area Food Bank Donations of: Fresh, nonperishable food & Gift Cards for groceries or gifts When: Tue & Thu, 8:30 am 1 pm, 492 County Rd 8, Essex Contact: (WIN1748) Closed Dec 25 Jan 9 Grace Baptist Church food, grocery gift cards & Money When: Tue, 9:30 am 11:30 am 3150 Tecumseh E, Contact: (WIN1801) Kingsville Community Food Bank Donations of: Fresh & nonperishable food Grocery gift card When: Tue & Thu, 9 am 1 pm Until Dec Division St N, Kingsville Contact: Community Support Centre of Essex County Donations of: Perishable and non-perishable food, Money & Grocery gift cards When: 8:30am 4:30pm 499 Notre Dame, Belle River Contact: (WIN1875) Goodfellows, food & gift cards When: Tue & Fri, 10am 3pm (Closed 12pm - 1pm) 401 Park St W, Contact: (WIN0591) (WIN1757) Nov 9, 2017 P a g e 5

6 How to GIVE HELP and GET HELP in & Essex County GIVE HELP: FOOD DRIVES Men United for God food & grocery gift cards When: (Call First) Mon 10 am-12noon Tue 10 am-1 pm 343 Wyandotte St,W Contact: (WIN1836) New Song Church Donations of: Food, gift/grocery cards, money & Pet Food When: Tue-Fri, 9 am 1 pm 999 Drouillard Rd, Contact: (WIN0154) Parkwood Gospel Temple, Food Bank food, gift cards & money When: Tue & Fri, 10 am 1 pm 3005 Temple Dr, Contact: (WIN1802) Peace Lutheran Church food & grocery gift cards When: Wed, 9 am 12 noon 1985 Rossini Blvd, Contact: *Or call to arrange another time (WIN1768) Salvation Army, Essex food, & gift cards When: Wed & Fri, 9 am 12 noon 15 Talbot St N, Essex Contact: (WIN1777) Salvation Army, food When: Mon-Thu, 9 am 12noon 88 Setterington, Contact: (WIN1744) Salvation Army, Donations of: Perishable and Non-perishable food, Grocery Gift Cards & money Where & When: Downtown: *Arrange pick up call ext 226 Drop off Donations 355 Church, 24hrs* 3199 Lauzon Rd, 9 am-12 noon Nov 9, 2017 P a g e 6 East: South: (WIN1769) 1201 Grand Marais W 9 am 1 pm Second Chance Ministry food, gift cards, Bus Tickets & Money When: Oct 1 Dec 24 Call to arrange Contact: (WIN0939) Seventh Day Adventist Church Donations of: food, grocery gift cards & monetary donations When: Tue, 1 pm-4 pm 5350 Haig Ave, Contact: (WIN1840)

7 How to GIVE HELP and GET HELP in & Essex County GIVE HELP: FOOD DRIVES Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Donations of: food, food gift cards & monetary donations When: Oct 1 Dec 24 Mon & Thu, 9 am 5 pm 3707 Queen St, Contact: (WIN1822) St John s Anglican Church food, Money and Grocery Gift Cards When: Tue & Thu, 9 am 12 noon Oct 1-Dec Sandwich St, Contact: (WIN1756) St Mary s Anglican Church food & Grocery Gift Cards When: Oct 1 Dec 22, Mon & Fri, 9am 12 noon* 1983 St Mary s Gate, Contact: *Call first for large donations (WIN1808) Street Help Donations of: Perishable & nonperishable food and Grocery Gift Cards When: Mon-Sun 9 am-6 pm * on call service after 6 pm 964 Wyandotte E, (WIN0129) Unemployed Help Centre When: Oct 1 Dec 19 Mon-Thu, 9 am 3:30 pm Fri 9 am-11:30 am (Closed 11:30am- 12:30pm) 6955 Cantelon Dr, Contact: (WIN1334) Welcome Centre Shelter for Women Donations of: food, food gift cards & monetary donations When: Mon & Wed, 12 noon 3 pm 263 Bridge Ave, Donations: Accepted until Dec 24, 2017 Contact: *Or call to arrange another drop off time (WIN1817) Homes Coalition Donations of: Fresh & nonperishable food, gift cards, money When: Mon & Fri, 1:30 pm 4 pm and Tue & Thu, 9:30 am 11:30 am 900 Howard Ave, Contact: (WIN1860) Lifeline Outreach Donations of: Food, clothing, Gift cards & Money When: Mon-Thu, 9 am 12 noon th Concession, Contact: (WIN1869) Nov 9, 2017 P a g e 7

8 How to GIVE HELP and GET HELP in & Essex County GET HELP: TOYS, GIFTS & FOOD Food & Fellowship Mission Gifts for: Provides: Children 0 16 yrs Toys, gifts & gift cards How to Apply: In-person 298 Victoria St S, When: By Dec 8, 2017 Mon-Fri 10 am 3 pm & Sat 10 am 1 pm Contact: (WIN1846) Essex Area Food Bank Families with children infants- 13 yrs, *will first serve food bank clients Provides: Ham/turkey, gifts, toys & clothing How to Apply: Call or walk in * Must show ID for each family member The Old Sun Parlor Public Junior Grade School, 492 County Rd 8, Essex When: County Residents Oct 12,17,19,24,26 & Nov 2, 2017 Residents Oct 24, 26 & Nov 2, :30 am 1 pm Contact: (WIN1748) Community Services Secret Santa Benefit Program Gifts for: Provides: Children 0 16 yrs Toys, gifts & gift cards How to Apply: Call to Apply 179 Victoria St S, When: Oct 1 Dec 9 Mon-Thu, 8 am-5 pm & Fri, 8 am-4 pm Contact: (WIN1177) Goodfellows, Kingsville Gifts Children 0-15yrs Low income, Kingsville residents Provides: Food, Unwrapped Toys & Gifts How to Apply: In-person with documents* Epworth United Church, 56 Division St S, Kingsville Entrance off Mill St When: Nov 14 Nov 30 Tue & Thu, 9 am 3:30 pm Closed 12 noon 1:30 pm Contact: *ID and proof of Kingsville residency (LEA0061) Nov 9, 2017 P a g e 8

9 How to GIVE HELP and GET HELP in & Essex County GET HELP: TOYS, GIFTS & FOOD Goodfellows, Low income individuals & families of, Anderdon and Malden only! How to Apply: Call to apply Provides: Food & Toys When: Nov 13-Dec 6 Sun-Mon, 2pm-5pm Contact: (WIN1766) Goodfellows, Belle River, Emeryville, Maidstone and Woodslee How to Apply: Call to apply Provides: Food & Toys When: Oct 23 Dec 15 Mon-Sun, 9 am 6 pm Contact: Rick Anderson Tom Tellier (WIN1761) Goodfellows, Comber, Stoney Point & Rochester Town Line How to Apply: Call to apply Provides: Food & Toys When: Dec 10 Dec 15 Mon-Sun, 9 am 6 pm Contact: (WIN1163) Goodfellows, LaSalle Low income individuals & families living in LaSalle Provides: Food & Toys How to Apply: Call to register When: Oct 20 Dec 1 8:30 am 4:30 pm Contact: Ext 1247 (WIN1760) Goodfellows, Families with children 0-16yrs, & area residents only Provides: Food & toys How to Apply: In-person* with documents** Municipal Office, Council Chambers, 111 Erie St, When: Nov 2 Nov 30 Tue & Thu, 1 pm 4 pm *Those with disabilities can call to apply **Bring 2 pieces of ID with name, address, income & expenses, proof of residency, proof of age of children living in the home (WIN1346) Goodfellows, Tecumseh Low income individuals & families living in Tecumseh & area Provides: Food & toys, if available May request boots or shoes How to Apply: Call contact to Apply When: Nov 1-Dec 13 Contact: (WIN1096) Goodfellows, Low income families Provides: Food or grocery cards & toys, when available How to Apply: In-person with documents* 401 Park W, When: Oct 10 Dec 8 Tue & Fri ONLY 10 am 3 pm *Closed 12 noon 1 pm Contact: *2 pieces of ID with name, address, recent income statement, proof for each member who resides in the household (WIN0591) Nov 9, 2017 P a g e 9

10 How to GIVE HELP and GET HELP in & Essex County GET HELP: TOYS, GIFTS & FOOD Moose Lodge 1499, Toys for Tots Gifts for: Children 1-12yrs, Provides: Toys & gifts How to Apply: In-person 777 Tecumseh Rd W When: Nov 20 Dec 4 12 noon 8 pm Contact: Apply In person (WIN1742) New Song Church, Gifts Event: Provides: Registration: Children 0-12yrs Kids Christmas Party 1 gift per child Pick up free ticket at church office or call before Dec Drouillard Rd, When: Dec 20, pm-8 pm Contact: (WIN0154) Salvation Army, Essex Gifts for: Low income families with children 0 16yrs, Town of Essex residents only Provides: Toys & food How to Apply: Inperson only with documents* Community Church 26 Talbot St S, Essex When: Nov 16 & 23 only! 9 am-12 noon & 1 pm-3 pm * (Closed 12 noon 1 pm)bring ID, proof of Income & expenses & ID for all children. (WIN1777) Salvation Army, Gifts for: Families with Children 0 16yrs Provides: Food & toys How to Apply: In-person with Required documents* 88 Setterington, When: Oct 30-Nov 30 Mon-Thu only!, 9 am 12 noon (WIN1744) *Proof of income, expenses & ID for all family members Salvation Army, Event: Registration for Gifts, Toys & Food Gifts for: Low income families with children 0 12 yrs Provides: 1 toy for children & 1 grocery gift card for family How to Apply: In-person with documents* 355 Church St, When: Registration: Oct 1 Nov 1, Wed & Thu only, 1 pm 3 pm Distribution: Dec 16 & 19, :30 pm-3:30 pm * Proof of income/assistance, ID for each family member and proof of residency (WIN1769) Society of St Vincent de Paul Families in need How to Apply: Call local Catholic Church directly or phone number below for a referral to a church Contact: (WIN1822) Nov 9, 2017 P a g e 10

11 How to GIVE HELP and GET HELP in & Essex County GET HELP: TOYS, GIFTS & FOOD Unemployed Help Centre of Event: Food Basket application Food for: Clients of UHC Provides: Holiday Food How to Apply: In-person with documents* 6955 Cantelon Dr, When: Dec 1 Dec 16, Mon-Thu, 9 am 3:30 pm & Fri, 9 am-11:30 am * Proof of income/assistance, ID for each family member and proof of residency (WIN1334) Professional Firefighters Association, Sparky s Gift & Toy Program Gifts for: Children 0 14 yrs Provides: Toys & gifts How to Apply: In-person* Forest Glade Community Centre 3215 Forest Glade Dr, When: Nov, 24, am-4 pm Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital 1453 Prince Rd, When: Sat, Nov 25, am 4 pm International Aquatic and Training Centre 401 Pitt St W, When: Fri, Dec 1, am 4 pm *See website for ID requirements. (WIN1359) Street Help Gifts for: Homeless Individuals & Families Provides: Toys & gifts or gift cards for homeless individuals & noncustodial parents How to Apply: In-person* 964 Wyandotte E, When: Mon-Sun, 9 am-6 pm (WIN0129) Nov 9, 2017 P a g e 11

12 How to GIVE HELP and GET HELP in & Essex County GET HELP: COMMUNITY MEALS Ambassador Baptist Church Event: Christmas Dinner Registration: Call by Dec Manchester Rd, When: Dec 20, :30 pm Contact: (WIN0159) Food & Fellowship Mission Event: Christmas Luncheon Registration: No registration 298 Victoria St S, When: Dec 25, noon 1:30 pm Contact: (WIN1846) CanadianTransportation Museum and Heritage Village Event: Breakfast with Santa and Entertainment 6155 Arner Townline, Kingsville When: Dec 17, am 2 pm Registration: Register by Dec 15 Cost: Adults: $12.95, Children (5-12Yrs), $6, Children (Under 5 Yrs), Free Contact: (WIN0943) Downtown Mission, Event: Holiday Luncheon 664 Victoria Ave, When: Dec 25, noon 1 pm Contact: (WIN1765) Mezza Ristorante& Lounge Event: Holiday Luncheon 804 Erie St E, When: Dec 25, am-2 pm Contact: (WIN1164) Green Bean Cafe, Event: Registration: Holiday Luncheon Call to register or in-person $5 deposit which will be reimbursed 2320 Wyandotte St W, Lower level When: Dec 25, noon (WIN0158) Kingsville Community Church Event: Registration: To Kingsville and County with Love, Community Holiday Meal Visit website OR Call church during office hours, Dec 4 Dec 29, Mon-Thu, 9 am 4:30 pm Royal Canadian Legion, 145 Division Rd S, Kingsville When: Dec 29, 2017 Seating 1: 4 pm Seating 2: 5:30 pm Contact: ext 21 (WIN1767) Nov 9, 2017 P a g e 12

13 How to GIVE HELP and GET HELP in & Essex County GET HELP: COMMUNITY MEALS United Church Event: Registration: Holiday Meal No application United Church, 9 John St, When: Dec 18, 2017, 5 pm 6 pm (WIN0649) New Song Church, Everyone Event: Christmas Dinners* Registration: Pick up free ticket at church kitchen or call before Dec Drouillard Rd, Event 1: Dec 15, pm Event 2: Dec 16, pm Contact: (WIN0154) * lunch also served after Christmas Day service at11 am St John the Evangelist Church, Residents of, Kingsville & Wheatley Event: Christmas Day Dinner 60 Erie St N, When: Dec 25, 12 noon Would appreciate a phone call to reserve before Dec 20, 2017 Contact: (WIN2482) Salvation Army, Event: Community Registration: When: (WIN1769) Holiday Dinner No registration St Clair Centre for the Arts, 201 Riverside Dr W, Dec 13, 2017, 6 pm Street Help Event: Community Holiday Meals People who are homeless or at risk of homelessness Registration: No registration 964 Wyandotte E, When: Dec 24, 25, 26 & 31, 2017 Breakfast: 9 am-11 am Lunch Served: 11 am-3 pm Dinner Served: 4 pm-6 pm (WIN0129) Youth Centre Youth who are homeless or at risk of homelessness Registration: none 1247 Wyandotte E Event: Christmas Day Dinner Dec 25, Doors Open * 5 pm 10 pm Christmas 6:30 pm Volunteers: Call for details Contact: (WIN2478) Nov 9, 2017 P a g e 13

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