The Blind River and Area Christmas Baskets program is offering holiday food vouchers to families in need. Applications can be made by picking up a request form at Ontario Works (ADSAB) located at 15 Hanes Ave, Blind River, or by calling the designated contacts for various areas:

• Mississauga First Nation: Jade Fox at (705) 356-1621 ext. 2357
• Iron Bridge: Lions Club at (705) 843-2667
• Township of the North Shore: Municipal Office at (705) 849-2213
• Spanish: Municipal Office at (705) 844-2300

Families can also apply online through the Blind River and Area Christmas Baskets Facebook page or by scanning the provided QR code. The deadline to apply is Friday, December 6th. Successful applicants will receive grocery vouchers redeemable at local stores, including Valu-Mart, Mik’s Kwik-way, Lyle’s No Frills, The Red Apple, Small Bites Groceries, or Gambles Highway Variety.