By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Elks has provided thousands of Christmas Hampers to individuals and families over the last five decades.
Hamper Fund Chair, Gary Tennant, says this year’s drive to raise funds will be all the more special since this is the 50th anniversary of the event, and once again, in partnership with The Moose 99.3 FM CJJM – Espanola.
He says registrations will be held Thursday, November 26, Friday, November 27, and Saturday, November 28 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for recipients to register for a hamper.
Tennant adds the Elks will be at the Espanola Mall on the Saturday for individuals, businesses and organizations to make monetary donations from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
He says last year, they provided 147 hampers filled with a complete Christmas dinner were delivered to recipients from Massey, east to Nairn Centre, and south to Whitefish Falls.
Tennant adds volunteer drivers are needed to box and deliver the hampers on Saturday, December 18 starting at 8 a.m.
For more information or to donate, contact Tennant at 705 822 6212.
Photos by Rosalind Russell
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