BBNC

December 12, 2024. Jackie Fleming (left) of Rose Volunteers presented $2,500 of grocery gift cards to Catherine, Share 365 co-ordinator. Jackie also donated toiletries for their Share 365 program. Each day, the giving tree in the background is stripped down to make way for new donations from BBNC members & the community.

Dec. 12, 2024. Jackie Fleming of Rose Volunteers presented grocery gift cards to Sherry Maharaj, Executive Director of BBNC. Food insecurity has become a problem in Southwest Scarborough & Sherry was delighted to get this unexpected donation of $2500 in PC gift cards. Sherry will distribute them to needy families & seniors in the Southwest Scarborough area through the Share 365 program.

The Rose Volunteers have supported BBNC, formally known as Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre, & supplied the Share 365 program & it’s predecessor for many years.  It is now known as  ‘Poverty Relief/Reduction Program SHARE 365’. It began in 2015 replacing the previous “Share Christmas Adopt A Family” program.

Currently helping over 700 people including 250 families & individuals living in poverty in Southwest Scarborough. These would include new immigrants, single parents, older adults & the disabled.

Items needed:

  • Personal Hygiene such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body soap, razors, shave cream/gel, deodorant, brushes, combs, feminine hygiene products, infant diapers.
  • Household Cleaning Product such as dish soap, laundry detergent, fabric softener, garbage bags, window cleaner, vinegar, baking soda, paper towels, sponges, new cleaning rags.
  • Non Perishable food or food vouchers/gift cards, socks, books & toys.

From May to September, there is a “Back To School” component of the program which collects backpacks, lunch boxes, pens, pencils, markers, rulers, scissors, glue sticks, paper & writing pads.

Sponsors are always needed & cash/cheque or gift card donations are gratefully accepted.