MLSE Holiday Party
WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE
Physical donations can be dropped off in the bin located in the kitchen area on your floor.
Grocery store gift cards can be given to Carol or Rommel at the 50 Bay St reception
Monetary donations can be made online HERE, with 100% going to families to support the purchase of winter apparel and grocery store gift cards
- Online donations of $25 or more are eligible for a tax receipt
LAUNCHPAD MEMBER NEEDS
43% of responding families struggle to afford groceries.
What do they need most?
Dry goods such as cereal, rice, and pasta (80%), Snack items such as crackers and cookies (80%), Condiments such as peanut butter and jam (60%), Canned food such as soup, beans and vegetables (44%)
55% of responding families struggle to afford clothing.
The greatest needs include:
Running Shoes (73%), Winter Jackets (70%), Everyday school clothes (63%), Winter Boots (57%)
75% of responding families struggle to afford sport & recreation items.
The greatest needs include:
Sports equipment (e.g., basketball, football, soccer ball) (43%), Toys for youth ages 6+ (20%), Arts & Crafts Supplies (15%)
40% of responding families struggle to afford personal care items.
Deodorant, Feminine hygiene products, Lotion, Soap and Shampoo
53% of responding families struggle to afford transportation.
Physical donations can be dropped off in the bin located in the kitchen area on your floor.
Grocery store gift cards can be given to Carol or Rommel at the 50 Bay St reception
Monetary donations can be made online HERE, with 100% going to families to support the purchase of winter apparel and grocery store gift cards
- Online donations of $25 or more are eligible for a tax receipt
LAUNCHPAD MEMBER NEEDS
43% of responding families struggle to afford groceries.
What do they need most?
Dry goods such as cereal, rice, and pasta (80%), Snack items such as crackers and cookies (80%), Condiments such as peanut butter and jam (60%), Canned food such as soup, beans and vegetables (44%)
55% of responding families struggle to afford clothing.
The greatest needs include:
Running Shoes (73%), Winter Jackets (70%), Everyday school clothes (63%), Winter Boots (57%)
75% of responding families struggle to afford sport & recreation items.
The greatest needs include:
Sports equipment (e.g., basketball, football, soccer ball) (43%), Toys for youth ages 6+ (20%), Arts & Crafts Supplies (15%)
40% of responding families struggle to afford personal care items.
Deodorant, Feminine hygiene products, Lotion, Soap and Shampoo
53% of responding families struggle to afford transportation.
