'Tis the Season! Join in Fern's Three Weeks of Giving!

Hello friends,

This holiday season we are hoping to use our collective might to help our neighbours. We are working with two community organizations and our teacher partners to run three different drives on three different weeks, starting Monday, December 5.* 

*Each of these drives does have a direct monetary donation option if you prefer (listed below), but these organizations also encourage school drives to engage with students and community members. 

WEEK 1 - DECEMBER 5-9, 2022 - FOOD DRIVE 
Food insecurity is at an all time high. The Parkdale Community Food Bank serves over 3500 families a month. 
Let’s help our community friends. Clean out your cupboards or buy your favourite non-perishable food items to donate to The Parkdale Community Food Bank.  
  • Drop off non-perishable food items in boxes located outside the Office. 
  • For more information, such as the top food needs for food drives, or to make a direct monetary donation, visit their website at https://www.pcfb.ca/ 
WEEK 2 - DECEMBER 12-16, 2022 - SOCK DRIVE 
Help a person experiencing homelessness to get back on their feet. Socks are the most needed but least donated articles of clothing. A regular supply of new socks helps prevent foot-related diseases and ensures that someone experiencing homelessness can walk to shelters, job interviews, and get the help they need. 
Donate an new adult pair of black or white tube socks for Socks for Souls. 

WEEK 3 - DECEMBER 19-21, 2022 - TOY DRIVE (3 DAYS ONLY!) 
Last year the Parkdale Community Food Bank served over 1000 children and was able to provide each child with 3 toys, 1 stocking stuffer and 1 book. The need is even greater this year. 

Let’s help them meet their goals. Donate new, unused, unwrapped toys. Toys for all ages needed. (again, if you want to donate directly, check out the Toy Drive tab at PCFB website) 
  • Drop off Toys in boxes located outside of the Office. 
Questions? Please reach out to fernaveschoolcouncil@gmail.com