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Charity

“Fill the Bin” fundraiser is on now

Nov 30, 2023 | 11:57 AM

PRINCE GEORGE— The City of Prince George is hosting their “Fill the Bin” fundraiser this holiday season.

The drive is asking everyone to step up and donate new or gently used winter apparel or non-perishable food items into donation bins across the city and help support the Hadih House and St. Vincent de Paul Society.

The initiative is being led by the City of Prince George’s outreach coordinators and bylaw division, starting today and going until December 15, 2023.

Manager of Bylaw Services, Charlotte Peters said these organizations were selected as the outreach coordinators have seen first hand what amazing work both the Hadih house and Saint Vincent de Paul do for the local community.

“We also recognize that there’s a genuine need in both locations to support the people that obtain services from these locations,” says Peters. “We know it is a hard time of year for many people, but we would encourage anyone who is able to donate, to please do so.”

Hadih House is a community drop-in centre for families and elders that offers a variety of programs from free clothing and laundry services to wellness workshops, meals, drop-in computer access and more. Saint Vincent de Paul provide hot meals, food hampers, clothing and home furnishings and support accessing resources to those in need in Prince George and the surrounding area.

Drop off locations where you can “fill the bin” are:

  • Wood Wheaton Chevrolet, 2879 Highway 16
  • Paw Street Market, 5079 Domano Blvd
  • 4 Paws Pure, 3110 15th Ave
  • Lil Hoppers Play Café, 140-556 North Nechako Rd
  • Hart Save on Foods, 3885 Austin Rd
  • Cap-Abilities, 1313 First Ave
  • Second Cup Cafe, 130-1600 15th Ave
  • City Hall, 1100 Patricia Blvd
  • Prince George Aquatic Center, 1770 George Paul Ln
  • Canfor Leisure Pool, 670 Quebec St
  • Prince George Public Library (both branches: 888 Canada Games Way, 6547 Hart Highway)