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Pincher Creek - A giving Community
December 5, 2021
2021 Pincher Creek
Local Giving Opportunities
All donation options stay in our community.
Christmas Hamper Project
What: Hampers provide a family with enough food for a complete Christmas breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Who: This project is facilitated by the Pincher Creek Legion.
Important dates:
Application deadline: Dec 13
Pick Day: Dec 21, starting at 11 a.m.
How to help: Donations of non-perishable food items, gift cards or cash can be dropped off at the Pincher Creek Legion during business hours. Volunteers will be needed on Dec 21 for pick up day.
Where to find out more: Pincher Creek Legion 403 627 4024 or 691 Main Street, Pincher Creek
Applications to receive a hamper can be picked up at the Legion, NAPI, Food Centre or Women’s Shelter.
www.pinchercreekcommunityfoodcentre.ca
Campaign for KidSport
What: Supporting youth in our community who can not afford to play sports.
Who: KidSport is locally operated through the Rec Office
How to help: Donate at the Rec Office. Any amount of donation is accepted.
Where to find out more: In person at the Recreation Office or www.KidSport.ca/pinchercreek
Trees of Hope
What: Windy Slopes Health Foundation is a registered charity whose sole purpose is to raise funds in support of priority health care equipment needs and health care programs delivered at the Pincher Creek Health Centre.
Who: Windy Slopes Health Foundation
How to help: Donations can be sent in the mail or dropped off at the Pincher Creek Health Centre or
e-transferred to windyslopespc@gmail.com
Where to find out more: https://windyslopes.ca/
Humane Society Gifts of Hope
What: Dedicate a donation to anyone on your list by donating to our local Humane Society
Who: Pincher Creek Humane Society
How to help: Donate online or drop off the following items that are needed: clumping litter and kitten food (soft and hard). Co-op, Walmart & RONA gift cards are greatly appreciated.
Where to find out more: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/44925 in person at 1068 Kettles Street
Co-op Hunger Bags
What: A $10, $15 or $20 bag of groceries that is donated to the Food Centre.
Who: Pincher Creek Co-op
How to help: When you are checking out at the Pincher Creek Co-op add a $10, $15 or $20.
Purchase at the till and then drop in the bin for the food centre to collect.
Where to find out more: Pincher Creek Co-op, 403 627 2667, 1300 Hewetson Ave. Pincher Creek
Pincher Creek & District Food Centre
What: Monetary donation
Who: Pincher Creek & District Food Centre (Food bank)
How to help: A donation will help provide nutritious food to low income families and support them with greater food security. If you would like to give a gift or make a donation, you can bring cash or a cheque to the Town of Pincher Creek office or mail it to P.O. Box 3158.
Where to find out more: For more information phone 403-632-6717 or email foodcentrepc@gmaiil.com
Tax receipts will be made available for donations of $20.00 or more. Please make cheques payable to the Town of Pincher Creek, attention Food Centre.