One of the first major food drives of the holiday season will be taking place beginning this weekend when Tri-City Rotary cubs join forces for the Generous Hearts Food Drive.
The drive will help raise food to support approximately 800 families every two weeks.
The program will run Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at Save-On Foods, 2385 Ottawa St., Port Coquitlam. Rotarians will be collecting food for Share each day from noon to 6 p.m.
Food donations can also be dropped off at the Share Food Bank, located at 2615 Clarke St., Port Moody, or at any local grocery store with a food bank box in the Tri-Cities. To make a financial donation, call 604-540-9161 or visit www.sharesociety.ca
BREAKFAST!
Breakfast with Santa is an annual tradition at Place Maillardville community centre in Coquitlam.
And assorted elves are busy preparing for the December event.
Vancity Job Club members are making treats for the bake sale, with all proceeds going toward two holiday baskets for local families.
Club Bel Âge is helping Santa organize goodie bags.
Rotary Club of Coquitlam is donating its time and culinary skills in preparing and serving pancakes and sausages.
And more than 30 Place Maillardville volunteers and staff will sing carols, make seasonal crafts with little ones and spread good cheer.
This community family event sells out every year so early registration is recommended.
Breakfast with Santa runs from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 in the Heritage Room at Place Maillardville. Cost is $16.00 per family of four (for larger groups, add $6 per adult, $5 per child).
For more information, visit placemaillardville.ca.
