If you are looking to help support local residents in need this holiday season, the Martensville Food Pantry is always looking for additional funds to ensure they can provide food to local families.
Donations can be made by e-transfer to martensvillefoodpantry@gmail.com, or in person on Wednesday mornings to the Martensville Civic Centre at 66 Main Street – Room 2. Charitable tax receipts can be issued for donations of $20 or more.
Additionally, non-perishable food donations such as cranberry sauce, juice, fruit cocktail, stovetop stuffing, and fresh produce such as potatoes and carrots are also much-needed items for the Christmas Hampers that the MFP will be preparing this year.
“We are also always in need of cereal, individual juice boxes and fruit cups, as well as other children’s snacks,” Linda Ward with the MFP stated.
Last year, the MFP provided 50 Christmas hampers to local families, and Ward noted that throughout the year, they have seen a steady increase in regular weekly hampers, so they are anticipating an increase for Christmas requests as well.
Christmas Hampers can be requested by contacting (306) 280-1255 before December 11th with information on the number of adults and children in your immediate family. If you are new to the MFP, you will also be required to provide photo ID and health cards for all family members. Pick-up for hampers will take place on December 19th.
Following a busy holiday season, the MFP volunteers will be taking a break from December 21st – January 5th. No hampers will be available during this time; however, the regular hamper prior to the break will have extra items. There will also be bread and pastry available on the shelves within the hallway of the Civic Centre during open hours.
There will be a Holly Jolly: Pancakes with Santa event on Saturday, December 14th from 9am-12pm at the North Ridge Community Centre, which will also include a variety of vendors for you to get in some Christmas shopping as well. Proceeds from the pancake breakfast will go towards supporting the MFP.
For more information on the MFP, to request a hamper, or to find out more ways you can help, visit the ‘Martensville Food Pantry’ Facebook page, email martensvillefoodpantry@gmail.com, or call/text (306) 280-1255.
