23rd annual Township & CUPE employees Christmas food drive

When
  • November 24, 12:00 am - December 21, 11:55 pm
  • Type
    Municipal
    Event location
    Around Esquimalt

    The Township and CUPE staff are collecting food in support of Esquimalt
    Neighbourhood House.

    This is the twenty-third year for the food drive. Donations exceed 2,000 lbs of food annually, all of which goes to families and individuals in need.

    Non-perishable food donations are being accepted from November 24 to December 21 at the Township of Esquimalt Public Works Yard, Archie Browning Sports Centre, Esquimalt Recreation Centre and Esquimalt Municipal Hall during business hours.

    Donations can also be left out for pick-up. On normal garbage pickup days, residents can place non-perishable food items in bags labelled “food drive.” A separate vehicle will pick up the donation.

    Pick-up schedule

    South side: Dec 5-9
    North side: Dec 12-16

    Wish list

    Popular foods

    peanut butter

    canned fruit

    jam

    canned veggies

    pasta, uncooked

    boxed mac & cheese

    pasta sauce

    instant noodles

    tomato sauce

    breakfast cereal (box style)

    hearty canned soups, stews, chili

    oatmeal (instant and bagged)

    canned soups (i.e., tomato, mushroom, etc.)

    canned salmon, tuna, ham, turkey (the canned hams are always appreciated in the christmas hampers as well)

    soda crackers

     

    Foods for kids

    apple saucegranola bars
    rice cakeslunchbox snacks

    Special treats for Christmas baskets

    hot chocolate

    pancake mix and syrup

    chocolates

    baking items (e.g., flour, sugar, icing sugar, sweetened condensed milk, etc.)

    cookies

    candy canes

    “fancy” crackers (e.g., Triscuit, Ritz, etc.)

    sugar-free treats

    nuts & dried fruit

    pancake mix and syrup

    coffee

    baking items (e.g., flour, sugar, icing sugar, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, etc.)

    tea

    candy canes

    almond milk

    sugar-free treats

    gluten-free items

    coconut milk (canned)

    About Esquimalt Neighbourhood House

    ENH is a non-profit that provides support services to children, youth, adults, families and seniors. They are located at 511 Constance Avenue in Esquimalt.

    A range of services are offered on and off-site. Services include early years and family resource programs with a focus on children’s learning and development; pre and post-natal services; mental health and supportive counselling for adults; youth and family support; as well as help for seniors to remain living independently in their home. Learn more.

    Contact phone
    250-414-7108
    Contact email
    Contact name
    Esquimalt Public Works