Cobourg Police Service invites you to help “cram-a-cruiser” on Sunday, November 24th, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Walmart, Metro, and No Frills in Cobourg in support of Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank (Fare Share) and The Giving Tree to help everyone have a merry holiday season.
Everyone is welcome to donate non-perishable food or personal care items, toys, gift cards or cash. All donations collected go to local individuals and families in need across Northumberland County.
Any non-perishable food items and cash donations will be given to Fare Share, and all the toys and gift cards will be distributed to families through The Giving Tree community project.
The organizations will deliver these gifts for the holidays to families and individuals across Northumberland County.
The Salvation Army continues to support the event by registering families for Christmas assistance and helping transport toys to the Giving Tree.
Last year’s holiday Cram-A-Cruiser collected 4,315 pounds of food and $4,886 to support the Fare Share, and 123 toys were donated to the Giving Tree.
Thank you to Walmart, Metro, No Frills, and the Salvation Army for their continued support.
Holiday Cram – A – Cruiser details:
Date: Sunday, November 24, 2024
Location: Walmart (73 Strathy Rd, Cobourg), Metro (1111 Elgin St W, Cobourg, and No Frills (500 Division Street)
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
If you are unable to make it out to the event, you can still directly impact the lives of residents in our community by donating in other ways.
To donate to Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank, visit fareshare.ca
Toy and gift card donations to the Giving Tree can be dropped off at the center court of Northumberland Mall on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. until December 8th. Donations can also be dropped off at Salvation Army Church, 59 Ballantine Street in Cobourg, on weekdays, between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm. For more information, including other drop-off locations, visit the Giving Tree Facebook Group.
If you or someone you know is in need of food and toy assistance this holiday season, please visit The Giving Tree Facebook Group or The Salvation Army Cobourg/Port Hope website for information on where to apply.
Suggested Food Donations:
• Canned Soups and Stews
• Baked Beans
• Dry Pasta and Pasta Sauce
• Canned Meats & Tuna
• Mac and Cheese & Canned Pasta
• Granola Bars & Crackers
• Canned Vegetable & Fruit
• Apple Sauce & Fruit Cups
• Peanut Butter & Oil
• Cereal, Oatmeal & Oats
• Rice & Side Dishes
• Coffee & Tea
• Potatoes & Onions
• Carrots and Apples
• Soap & Shampoo
• Toilet Paper
Other food items and gift cards are also accepted.
Photo (Left to Right): Hunter Davis, Grahame Richardson, Katie Wilson-Martel (Volunteer Coordinator Fare Share), Meghan Flindall (Executive Director, Fare Share), and Cheryl Baker (The Giving Tree Coordinator)
Author: Pete Fisher
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