To make giving and receiving this holiday season a bit easier, SouthWesthealthline.ca has compiled listings of food, gift and toy drives located throughout Huron, Perth, Oxford and Norfolk counties.
 Give Help: Gift and Toy Drives
Many
community organizations, places of worship and local businesses are
actively organizing their holiday gift and toy drives. Find locations
to drop off your donations here. Gifts, toys,
clothing and monetary donations are appreciated - be sure to check for
donation bins at your local mall, grocer and major retail stores.
Organizations are often in need of volunteers, especially this time of
year. If you would like donate your time, please inquire about volunteer
opportunities using the contact information provided in these listings.
 Give Help: Food DrivesAnother
way to give this holiday season is through the donation of food items
such as: infant formula, canned fruits and vegetables, rice, pasta and
sauce, peanut butter and jelly, soup/crackers, and tuna. You can drop
off your donations of food items or monetary gifts to the organizations
listed here as well as other locations on their behalf. Be sure to
check for donation bins at your local mall, grocer and major retail
stores.
Organizations are often in need of volunteers, especially this time of
year. If you would like donate your time, please inquire about volunteer
opportunities using the contact information provided in these listings.
 Get Help: Food BanksIf
you are on a low income, and need assistance with basic food, baby and
personal items during the holiday season, you can contact an
organization or drop in. Eligibility for assistance will be determined
by the individual organization.
Some may ask for identification, income
information or your address. If leaving a message, please be sure to
provide your name and return phone number.  Get Help: Food and Gift Baskets
You must call ahead to confirm eligibility requirements, as well as availability.
If
you are on a low income, and need assistance with food and gifts during
the holiday season, you can contact an organization in your area to
apply for a Holiday Food Basket or Christmas Hamper. Eligibility for
Baskets and Hampers will be determined by the individual organization.
Some may ask for identification, income information, or your address as
well as proof of age for each child living in the home. If leaving a
message, please be sure to provide your name and return phone number.
Free or low
cost meals, throughout Huron, Perth Oxford and Norfolk counties, that are available to
individuals and families in need.
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