How you can make a difference

Discover the many ways you can support Helping Hands Family Aid's mission to combat food insecurity in Marystown.  Your generosity and time create a powerful ripple effect in our community.

Ways to help

Your support is vital to our work. Whether you donate items, funds, or your time, you directly contribute to feeding the hungry and empowering those in need.

Donating items

We gratefully accept all clothing, furniture, household items, and collectibles suitable for resale or direct gifting to those in need.

We also accept food donations directly to our  Food Bank.

Monetary or gift card donations

Monetary donations are welcome and provide flexibility. We can accept cash, email transfers, cheques, and gift cards. Charitable receipts are provided.

In memory donations

Envelopes are available at our Thrift Shop or Wisemans Funeral Home to make a donation in memory of a loved one, a cherished way to honor their legacy.

Gift Certificates 

Purchase a gift certificate for any occasion, or a just because! Great idea for those thrift shop shoppers.  Available at our local thrift shop.

The impact of your support

Every contribution, big or small, helps us build a stronger, more compassionate community in Marystown. Your help makes a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families.

How your help transforms lives

  • Reduces food insecurity and makes more food available for people in need.
  • Helps families stretch their limited budgets and access reliable meals.
  • Strengthens the community by building trust and connection.
  • Encourages others to help and foster a spirit of generosity.
  • Makes people feel less alone during difficult times, supporting their dignity and well-being.
  • Reduces stress and anxiety, allowing families to focus on other essential needs like rent, school, or healthcare.
  • Shows that the community and town care, creating positive change for volunteers, our Helping Hand employees and recipients.
  • Improves the efficiency of food programs and creates a sense of belonging.

Get involved with volunteering

Lend your time and skills to our mission! We need help with answering phones and scheduling appointments, packing food hampers, sorting donations at the food bank, and organizing clothing at the thrift store.