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Forty years on, the Soup Kitchen continues to feed those on the edge

Forty years on, the Soup Kitchen continues to feed those on the edge

A busy team of volunteers still operates out of the basement of St. Andrew’s Cathedral, although now they’re doling out takeout food to the homeless, seniors and increasingly, the working poor.
Soap for Hope washes away some of the money worries for seniors

Soap for Hope washes away some of the money worries for seniors

Volunteer elves stuff Ziploc bags with toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, deodorants, lotions and other items that many recipients can no longer afford to buy — and finish it off with a personal touch.
TC Christmas Fund more than a third of the way to $1M goal

TC Christmas Fund more than a third of the way to $1M goal

More than 1,100 people have donated so far, with amounts ranging from $10 (several) to $20,000 (one, from an individual who asked to remain anonymous).
Island communities on wait-list for program that fills ‘weekend hunger gap’ for kids

Island communities on wait-list for program that fills ‘weekend hunger gap’ for kids

Half the 22 communities on the wait-list for Backpack Buddies, which sends kids home with backpacks full of food for the weekend, are on Vancouver Island, says the charity.
This Giving Tuesday, help bring joy to our community

This Giving Tuesday, help bring joy to our community

Your donation to the Times Colonist Christmas Fund will make the holiday season better for some of your neighbours.
Jack Knox: Food costs taking a bigger bite out of non-profits' budgets

Jack Knox: Food costs taking a bigger bite out of non-profits' budgets

We haven’t always lived in an age when so many Victorians have had to choose between paying the rent and filling their stomachs.
Times Colonist Christmas Fund means food, comfort — and smiles

Times Colonist Christmas Fund means food, comfort — and smiles

Donate to the Times Colonist Christmas Fund at tcchristmasfund.com.
Big milestone as Times Colonist Christmas Fund passes $100,000

Big milestone as Times Colonist Christmas Fund passes $100,000

The money helps provide food for the hungry, toys for children, and comfort for all.
Times Colonist Christmas Fund reaches $66,000

Times Colonist Christmas Fund reaches $66,000

Donate at tcchristmasfund.com
Jack Knox: The face of need not always what you expect

Jack Knox: The face of need not always what you expect

“For me, one of the benefits of being involved with the fund is that, every year, it dispels my own image of what need looks like.”