December is a month to "Share the Joy." Throughout the holiday season, beginning with last Friday's Beef on a Bun event, the Empty Stocking Fund will be raising money to make community members in need's Christmas a little brighter. From Nov. 21 to Dec. 2 individuals will be able to apply for a Christmas Hamper through the Empty Stocking Fund.
Upcoming drives that will be raising donations for ESF include Share the Warmth. Anyone wishing to donate clean, gently used winter jackets can drop them off at the Battlefords District Food & Resource Centre.
Nov. 26 from 1-3 p.m. Battlefords Boys & Girls Club will be hosting Coats for Kids in the gymnasium where families in need of outdoor winter clothing will be able to stop by.
From Dec. 1 to Dec. 22 Boots for Bell Ringing will be located around town, so be on the lookout. Walk Through Bethlehem will also be accepting donations on Dec. 2-4.
Dec. 9 the North Stars will be hosting the Teddy Bear Toss during their game against Yorkton.
The Battlefords Ministerial Association will be holding their annual Carol Festival Dec. 13 and on Dec. 14 WPD Ambulance Care's EMS Elves will be filling an ambulance to donate to the Food Bank. Toy donations are welcome before the Dec. 14 deadline and can be dropped off at 1072 103rd St. For more information call EMS Elves at 306-446-7309.
The Bust a Ball event hosted by 93.3 The Rock radio station will be happening once again this year, so be on the lookout for more details to follow in the coming weeks.
The Empty Stocking Fund will conclude Dec. 18, when Christmas Hampers will be delivered. Anyone who finds themselves in need from Dec. 19-22 can come to the Food Bank located at 1171 101st St., North Battleford in the morning for a Christmas Hamper.
For those able to give, the Food Bank's top ten most wanted items this season are canned soup & stews, peanut butter, canned beans, whole grain pasta products, pasta sauce, rice, canned vegetables and tomatoes, cereal, baby products and canned fruit.
