The annual Peninsula Firefighters Christmas Food Drive is returning on Saturday, December 13, to support community members who rely on the Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank to supplement their food needs.
This year’s Christmas Food Drive will involve a blend of traditional neighbourhood drive throughs, along with drop-off stations set up at local fire halls.
Donations are needed now more than ever as Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank has experienced a 30 per cent increase in the number of people needing help to feed themselves and their families over the past year.
Cash donations are gratefully accepted, as well as non-perishable food items. Charitable receipts can be issued for donations over $25.
Donation Opportunities:
Central Saanich
• Neighbourhood Drive Throughs in Brentwood Bay and Saanichton on December 13th, 10am - 2pm.
• Drop offs can be made at the Central Saanich Fire Station #1 (1512 Keating Cross Road) and Central Saanich Municipal Hall from December 8th – 12th from 8:30am - 4:30pm.
Sidney
• Neighbourhood Drive Throughs in neighbourhoods SOUTH of Beacon Avenue on December 13th, 12pm – 6pm.
• Drive-through donation in the back parking lot of the Community Safety Building can be made on December 13th from 12pm - 6pm.
Drop offs can be made at the Sidney Community Safety Building until December 13th from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
North Saanich
• Neighbourhood Drive Through Dean Park and Eaglehurst area on December 13th, 1:30pm - 3:30pm.
• Drop offs can be made at the North Saanich Fire Hall #1 (986 Wain Road) and Hall #2 (1665 McTavish Road) until December 13th, 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
How to Participate:
To take part in the neighbourhood drive-through on December 13th, simply bring your donation to a firefighter, or one of their volunteering family members, when they pass by your home. You can also leave a bag of donated items on your doorstep or curbside for pickup. For a list of the most-needed items, visit the ‘12 Days of Christmas Giving’ on Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank website.
Note: It is important to check that any donated goods will not expire within the next 6 months.