Many organizations are preparing for the holiday season, and the Local Community Food Centre is no exception.
The Local is hosting a holiday market on Nov. 28 to raise money for their organization.
Community connections manager Julie-Docker Johnson said the idea was inspired by the artistic side of their volunteers.
“We’ve always wanted to do something to showcase the other side of them whether they make jewelry, whether they’re crocheters, whether they were authors.”
She said with giving Tuesday season on their mind, and the recent renovation of the market space in the Local, it led to the birth of the market.
According to Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada, GivingTuesday is an annual global movement where for one day, people are encouraged to give back to charities and non-profits that matter the most to them. It takes place on the first Tuesday after U.S. Thanksgiving.
The event will showcase Your Market, outdoor swag and other projects from the Green Team, made up of senior volunteers.
Entry is by donation to the Local.
The event is happening at the Local’s location on 612 Erie Street, running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
