Pelham Community Food Drive
Saturday December 1st!
Saturday December 1st!
Volunteers will be calling door-to-door in the urban areas of Pelham to collect food and personal care donations! This is the main food drive for Pelham Cares, and will fill the now empty shelves...allowing us to assist families for many months to come!!
How can you help...??
DONATE - place donations on your porch before 9:00 a.m on Saturday December 1st, or drop them off at the locations noted below. Monetary donations can be given to the volunteers in a sealed envelope, or delivered to Pelham Cares.
VOLUNTEER - over 300 volunteers will be needed that day to go door-to-door for collection, or to sort and package donations at Rice Road Greenhouses.
To Register: 905-892-5300 or info@pelhamcares.org
DROP OFF LOCATIONS:
Century 21 Today Realty @ Pelham & Quaker
Clare's Cycle Fenwick
Fonthill Legion Branch 613
Lions' Clubhouses - Saturday Dec 1st a.m. only
Meridian Credit Union Fonthill
Rice Road Greenhouses
Star Tile Centre
Pelham Cares - 191 Hwy 20 Fonthill
Diamonds & Denim Barn Dance
Saturday September 8th
THANK YOU!!
Saturday September 8th
THANK YOU!!
As promised...a few pictures from our recent Diamonds & Denim barn dance. Thank you to sponsors, donors, volunteers and of course attendees for making this another successful event!
And...SAVE THE DATE...Saturday September 14th, 2019, Diamonds & Denim returns!
Highlights of this year's event....
NEW LOCATION - Fonthill Legion Branch 613
NEW CATERER - Toni from The Legion, famous for her
Friday night dinners!
ICE CREAM TRUCK dessert
ONE Complimentary Beverage
ELTON LAMMIE and BAND return!!
Silent auction & raffles
Whiskey Tasting
Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors:
Boggio Family of Pharmacies
Impact Advantage Inc.
James L. Pedlar Funeral Home
Miller Restoration DKI
Pleasantview Funeral Home and Cemetery
And additional sponsors:
Marando Family Dentistry
PenFinancial Credit Union
Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 613 Fonthill
Upper Canada Sports
PICTURED BELOW: Our sponsors....From left, Fred and Tina Sidler of James L Pedlar Funeral Home, Kyle Boggio of Boggio Family of Pharmacies, Tracy Holmwood of Miller Restoration DKI, Mike and Karen Guttin of Pleasantview Funeral Home and Cemetery, Erin Boggio of Boggio Family of Pharmacies, and Kelly Sauriol of PenFinancial Credit Union Fonthill branch. Missing from photos, representatives from Impact Advantage Inc., Marando Family Dentistry, and Fonthill Legion, and Upper Canada Sports.
35 Years of Service
to the Town of Pelham!
35 Years of Service
to the Town of Pelham!
Thank you to our local media for their coverage of
Pelham Cares' 35th Anniversary!
The Voice
The Welland Tribune
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Congratulations to the following Pelham Cares volunteers...who celebrated a significant milestone, at the Ontario Volunteer Service Awards Ceremony on March 19th.
We are grateful for their dedication and efforts in supporting Pelham Cares!
Marilyn Check - Volunteer driver 20 years
Tracy Holmwood - President Board of Directors 5 years
Colleen McCarthy - Director / Coordinator Special Projects 20 years
Anne Rice - Volunteer driver 5 years
Eleanor Stasiw - Director 5 years
Gerald Taylor - Volunteer driver 10 years
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How to Donate...
Food, personal care, and household products:
Drop off at our office - Monday thru Friday 8:30 - Noon, non-perishables can be left in our deck box.
Monetary Donations
Charitable tax receipt issued for donations of $10 or greater, or food/personal care/household products/gift cards when receipt is presented.
Stop by our office for cash, cheque, credit card, or debit (Interac) card donations.
Online using Credit Card, Debit card etc.:
PAYPAL Donation, including monthly donation amounts:
Seeking NEW Members - Board of Directors
Pelham Cares is currently seeking new members of the Board of Directors. Click here for more information.
Upcoming events:
Central Auto Niagara - 227 Hwy 20 Fonthill, will be holding a Pajama & Sock Collection from November 12th - December 10th, with donations coming to Pelham Cares. With a donation - fill out a ballot for a Car for a weekend and a Free detailing. For more information contact Cindy at 905-892-2653.
Movement Unlimited, 178 Hwy 20 West, Fonthill, is holding their 3rd annual Personal Hygiene Donation Drive. Items very much appreciated by families who need our assistance.
This Holiday season Studio 20 of Fonthill is preparing a Reverse Advent Calendar...adding items each day, and donating the proceeds to Pelham Cares.
Pelham Cares Volunteers will join other community volunteers at the annual Town of Pelham Volunteer Recognition Social - Wednesday November 21st! Thank you to all for your dedication and kindness!
Items Most Urgently Needed
(Updated November 19, 2018)
Items Most Urgently Needed
(Updated November 19, 2018)
Canned stew / chili
Kleenex
Canned fruit
Crackers
Canned flakes of chicken & turkey
Manwich Sauce
Drip coffee
Decaffeinated instant & drip coffee
Jam / Jelly
Pudding mixes / jello
Baby food of all types
Almond or soy milk - unsweetened
Gluten free oatmeal, pasta, baking mixes, cereals (ie. Rice Krispies, Corn Flakes)
Paper towels
Disposable razors - women's
Hair Conditioner
Please note that at this time we have an abundant supply of dried pasta and pasta sauce.
We can accept donations of fresh or frozen produce, meat, poultry and fish. These can be dropped off during regular office hours, or by appointment.
We do NOT accept donations of new or used clothing due to space constraints, we can can though refer to other agencies, by contacting our office at 905-892-5300.
After hours drop-offs can be left in the drop box located on our front deck, or by appointment.
Recent Photos...
see more in our Photo Gallery
see more in our Photo Gallery
35 Years
Serving the Community of Pelham
Serving the Community of Pelham
This is OUR way of saying thanks!