Neighbours helping neighbours
The Township and CUPE staff are collecting food in support of Esquimalt Neighbourhood House.
This is the twenty-fifth year for the food drive. Donations exceed 2,000 lbs of food annually, all of which goes to families and individuals in need.
Non-perishable food donations are being accepted from November 25 to December 20 at the Township of Esquimalt Public Works Yard, Archie Browning Sports Centre, Esquimalt Recreation Centre and Esquimalt Municipal Hall during business hours.
Donations can also be left out for pick-up. On normal garbage pickup days, residents can place non-perishable food items in bags labelled “food drive.” A separate vehicle will pick up the donation.
Pick-up schedule
South side: Dec 2-6
North side: Dec 9-13
Wish list of popular foods
| peanut butter | canned fruit | canned soups (i.e., tomato, mushroom, etc.) |
| jam | canned veggies | soda crackers |
| pasta, uncooked | boxed mac & cheese | canned salmon, tuna, ham, turkey (the canned hams are always appreciated in the christmas hampers as well) |
| pasta sauce | instant noodles | oatmeal (instant and bagged) |
| tomato sauce | breakfast cereal (box style) | hearty canned soups, stews, chili |
Foods for kids
| apple sauce | granola bars |
| rice cakes | lunchbox snacks |
Special treats for Christmas baskets
| hot chocolate | pancake mix and syrup |
| chocolates | baking items (e.g., flour, sugar, icing sugar, sweetened condensed milk, etc.) |
| cookies | candy canes |
| “fancy” crackers (e.g., Triscuit, Ritz, etc.) | sugar-free treats |
| nuts & dried fruit | pancake mix and syrup |
| coffee | baking items (e.g., flour, sugar, icing sugar, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, etc.) |
| tea | candy canes |
| almond milk | sugar-free treats |
| gluten-free items | coconut milk (canned) |
About Esquimalt Neighbourhood House
ENH is a non-profit that provides support services to children, youth, adults, families and seniors. They are located at 511 Constance Avenue in Esquimalt.
A range of services are offered on and off-site. Services include early years and family resource programs with a focus on children’s learning and development; pre and post-natal services; mental health and supportive counselling for adults; youth and family support; as well as help for seniors to remain living independently in their home. Learn more.