St. Vincent de Paul Store Recently Gutted by Fire
When fire recently took out the St. Vincent de Paul Store in Old Walkerville it unfortunately took out all of the food and clothing reserves as well. As we all know, times are pretty rough here in the Windsor area and there has been a noticeable correlation to the draw from local food banks. This particular operation is central to this as it is where food and clothing is packaged and distributed to those affected most by these harsh economic times.
Old Walkerville businesses and residents are chipping in to replenish much needed food and clothing stock. We are putting the word out across Windsor and surrounding areas to help by offering your kind donations. Non-perishable food is the first and most important thing needed followed by clothing and small household appliances. Please take a little bit of your time to rummage through the kitchen cupboards to find anything which can be donated to help the cause. Spaghetti, beans, soup, flour, canned vegetables, canned fish, cereal ...all of the above are greatly needed.
Monmouth Road residents have initiated a block drive to gather food and clothing. Other local blocks can do the same or people can simply drop their donations off to one of these fine Old Walkerville businesses:
Britton Images Photography 1823 Wyandotte St East
Flowers By Design 1936 Wyandotte St East
Human Kinetics Publishers 475 Devonshire Rd, Unit 100
Nguyen Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Centre 1918 Wyandotte St East
Refine Fitness Studio 1623 Wyandotte St East
Taloola Café 396 Devonshire Rd
The Olde Walkerville Pharmacy 1701 Wyandotte St East
The Yoga Loft 624 Chilver Rd, Unit 201
Willistead Restaurant 1840 Wyandotte St East
If you are shopping or conducting business in Old Walkerville please remember to stop by and drop off your donations to any of these fine establishments. If you have been pondering lunch or supper in Olde Walkerville here is a great reason to make that happen. If you cannot visit the area due to time or travel limitations please let us by calling this telephone number: 519-253-7481 St. Vincent de Paul will arrange send some one to your home to collect your donation.
Lets take care of our own. Windsorites are known for stepping up to the plate in support of all worthy causes. This is one of those causes and a very important one. Your kind consideration and help is needed now more than ever.
Thank you!
4 comments:
Thank you very much for putting a street-collection together, residents of Monmouth! This effort is incredibly important right now.
-Jake Rondot
I was thrilled to get the note in my mailbox this morning advising me that a door-to-door collection will take place on our street this week. I am proud to be a resident of Monmouth Road! Thanks to those who are initiating this door-to-door collection.
If you are going to be out collecting again tonight (Wednesday) would you mind coming back to my house if possible, at 896, because I should be able to gather up some more stuff...
Very thoughtfful blog
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