TRENT LAKES CHRISTMAS HAMPER PROGRAM

Submitted by Marylou Bowles

Municipality of Trent Lakes Christmas Hamper Committee is now planning their 2019 program. We need the pubic to know that there is a great need and we are asking the community to respond by supporting this project. We believe that the need this year will be greater than ever with the world situation and high level of unemployment in our rural areas.

NEED A CHRISTMAS HAMPER?

All those who are a resident in the Municipality and in need of a Christmas Hamper can call the Municipal office at 1-800-374-4009 or 705-738-3800 and request an application. The completed application must be returned to the Municipal office by Friday, December 13 at 4pm. It is important that those in need of a hamper fill out and return their application by, the deadline, so that the volunteers who shop for the hampers need this time to get the shopping done. The hampers can be picked up at the Buckhorn Community Centre between noon and 1pm on Saturday, December 21.

DONATIONS NEEDED

Those wishing to donate can do so by delivering or mailing a cheque or taking cash to the Municipality of Trent Lakes Office, 760 Peterborough County Road 36, Trent Lakes, ON K0M 1A0, with clear indication that it is for the Christmas Hamper Fund. An income tax receipt will be issued for donations over $10.

Also look for the decorated collection boxes and jars at local businesses for donations of toys, non-perishable food items, and loose change. Drop-off boxes and /or jars are located at the Municipality of Trent Lakes Office, Cavendish Community Centre, Buckhorn Foodland, Pirates’ Cove, Oak Shores Community Centre, Buckhorn Community Centre, Flynn’s Store, Buckhorn General Store, Buckhorn Pharmacy, Buckhorn Home Hardware, Country Market, Buckhorn LCBO and the Lakehurst Hall.

Please do what you can to help make the holiday season a little brighter for many families in our area.