Many social service support organizations are in need of warm winter clothing for the individuals and families they serve. Each of these organizations have specific needs and ways they collect and distribute clothing, please see the list for more information on how to get new and used clothing to these organizations in the most effective way.
Woman’s Resource Centre
Now
690 McClean St.
Toques, mittens, socks, travel sized toiletries, hygiene products, combs and hair ties.
Season’s House
Now
146 Carson Ave.
New ‘in package’ items or cash donation to purchase. 250-991-0222 to coordinate.
Salvation Army
Now
374 McLean St.
Hats, scarves, gloves and warm socks. 250-992-7079 to coordinate.
Amata Transition House
Call to Coordinate
North Cariboo Metis Association
668 Doherty Drive
Call to Coordinate 250-992-9722
Squash Hunger
Now
Long Table Grocery
For every pound of squash sold at Long Table Grocery they will be donating a pound of fresh produce. Also collecting donations towards the Pay-it-Forward Grocery Box Program that supports those in need all year long. 236-424-2021
West Quesnel Business Association
Now
Coral Beck is collecting donations of non-perishable food items to create hampers for youth in need, teen moms and teens who are living on their own. Contact Coral at 250-255-9947
Quesnel Tillicum Society
319 North Fraser Dr.
250-992-8347 Call to coordinate.
Child Development Centre
Now
488 McLean St.
Baby clothing donations for infants up to one year of age. 250-992-2481 Call to coordinate.
Wild Woman of the North Society
Now
West and South Quesnel
Wild Woman of the North Society is collecting your donations for their list of families and seniors in need this year. They are taking winter clothing and food donations. To coordinate call Willow 250-925-1060.
Downtown Quesnel
Now
Various locations
The Quesnel Downtown Association is starting our annual Food Drive, with proceeds going to the Salvation Army Food Bank. While all donations are greatly appreciated, they could really use toiletries and canned meats. Look for one of the blue wrapped donation boxes in our downtown stores.
Bouchie Lake Hall
Now
1975 Centennial Rd.
The friends of Bouchie-Milburn Society invite you to donate to their 4th annual community hamper. Donations can be dropped off Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at the Bouchie Lake Hall.
Barkerville Historic Town & Park
Now
Quesnel
Barkerville’s team will set to work on achieving the monumental task of writing 2,000 personalized full-page letters to those living in isolation, sharing stories from our history. They ask for your support with postage, stationary and time spent writing them. You can donate at
barkerville.ca
Stuff a Cruiser
Dec. 5-6 9:00 AM- 2:00 PM
West Park Mall
Shoppers at West Park Mall in Quesnel will see a strong police presence on Dec 5-6 but the RCMP won’t be looking to put perps inside their cars. Instead, they’re asking the public to help completely fill a police car with non-perishable food, unopened toys, winter clothing and hygiene products.
