Another idea for a great place to donate extra fruit this season.

Alpha House

Alpha House is a second stage housing program (commonly known as shelter) for women to come, with their children, upon leaving a violent relationship.  It is a residential, independent living program, where women and children can access individual and group counselling, as well as educational resources.

Most of the women at Alpha House have left almost all of their personal belongings and are now living on a very tight budget.  Fresh fruit often becomes a luxury item.  These women would be truly grateful to receive some of the delicious fresh fruit that Manitoba has to offer.

Donated fruit would be used eaten fresh and used to prepare meals for residents.

Contact Information

Street Address

Due to safety reasons, the location of our building cannot be disclosed.  To make the donation process as easy as possible, Alpha House staff could either pick up fruit or meet volunteers in an alternate location to accept donations.

Phone:

204-982-2011 (ext 26)

E-mail:

[email protected]

Website:

www.alphahouseinc.ca

Donations Accepted

Fruit

Rhubarb, Sour cherries (eg. nanking or evans cherries), Crab apples, Big eating/baking apples, Grapes, Berries (eg. strawberries or raspberries), Apricots or Plums

Other Food Items

Canned Fruit Preserves (eg. jam, jelly, sauce, juice, etc.), Frozen Fruit, Home baked products (eg. fruit crisp, pies, breads, etc.).  Dates and labels would be nice.  Also, garden vegetables would be much appreciated.

Non-Food Items

Gently used women’s and children’s clothing, new toiletries, toys, games and household items in good condition.

Donation Logistics

When

Office hours at Alpha House are Monday-Friday, from 9-4.  However, staff would be willing to meet volunteer pickers to arrange pick-up outside of these times.

Where

Due to safety reasons, the location of our building cannot be disclosed.  To make the donation process as easy as possible, Alpha House staff could either pick up fruit or meet volunteers in an alternate location to accept donations.  Call 204-982-2011 (ext 26), to arrange a pick up.