GVFD Toy and Food Drive in support of PHC

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The GVFD is raising money for People for a Healthy Community and your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate a lot or a little. Anything helps. Thank you for your support. PHC is a community based, not for profit organization serving Gabriola Island. They support individuals and families during vulnerable times in their lives, while strengthening community resilience. Vulnerability can occur at any stage of life, in an acute or chronic way. Their programs focus on three key social determinants of health: improving food security, reducing social isolation, and supporting academic success. PHC programs and services have touched 1 in 7 Gabriola residents. 

There are so many easy ways to give: 

Donate online at https://www.canadahelps.org/.../people-for-a-healthy.../ 100% of your donation goes directly to the PHC. Plus you get an instant tax receipt!! *Please choose their "Christmas Bureau" as the donation option, so we can track our success!** 

Etransfer  to food@phcgabriola.org please put toy drive in the message space, so we can track the donations 🙂 -

Cash can be donated during office hours at the North Firehall Monetary  - donations help the PHC to bulk purchase at a low cost. For every $1 donated, they can purchase $3 worth of healthy food! 

Drop off a donation of food at the Fire Hall -

Drop off a donation of a toy (new toys ONLY) 

Drop gift cards for older kids Donations can be dropped off at your convenience to the North Firehall anytime During the day between Dec 1 - Dec 11. 

THE EVENT! Same fabulous format as last year! 

We Present to you our 2023 Food, Toy and Cash Drive for the PHC Dec 9 3pm - 5pm 

Pet Photos with Santa at North Firehall by donation ($15 Suggested Donation. ) 5pm - 7pm. outdoor Gathering, Hot Chocolate with the PHC and community spirit at North Firehall 5:30 Parade begins from North Firehall, down North Road toward the village, around Lockinvar, and back. Watch the parade from the hall or anywhere along the route. Businesses and individuals are invited to join in the parade! Decorate a vehicle and meet at North Hall for 5pm