The Knights of Columbus St. Anne Council, on behalf of St. Jean Baptiste Catholic Parish and the Morinville Food Bank, re pleased to announce that they will b coordinating the Christmas Hamper Project for Morinville and District once again this year. Las year 103 hampers containing food and numerous children’s toys and gifts were distributed to needy families in the community as well as the Mearns and RQB areas. The success of this project relies on the generosity and co-operation of the churches, service groups, businesses and countless individuals in our communities.
The Knights of Columbus welcome your support through donations of food and children’s toys and gifts to the following drop-off sites: Bumper-to-Bumper/Home Hardware, Town of Morinville FCSS (cultural centre), Morinville Sobeys, Scotia Bank, Royal Bank, Servus Credit Union, and the No Frills store. Residents are reminded to donate foods that are of nutritious and children’s gifts that are new or in excellent condition (unwrapped please).
Financial contributions may be directed to the office of St. Jean Baptiste Church or Bumper-to-Bumper. Cheques are made to the Knights of Columbus (income tax receipts will be issued) and the monies will be used to purchase potatoes, meat, fresh fruit, and other staples for the hampers.
Individuals and families who are eligible to receive Christmas Hampers are contacted by Social Services. Anyone who requires assistance should phone 780-939-3953 (Midstream Store) or 780-939-4361 (Town of Morinville). Residents of Morinville who are aware of individuals or families in need of assistance should not hesitate to phone on their behalf. Those who are eligible to receive Christmas Hampers and / or gifts should phone one of the numbers listed above no later than Friday, Dec. 18.
The distribution of hampers is planned for Monday, Dec. 21, 2015 at the Rendez-Vous Centre between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Keeping Christ in Christmas
Henry Lamoureux, Project Co-ordinator
