WANTED: Yarn, fabrics, art supplies for charity (Oct — Dec 2024)

Our Sidney Knitters and Crafters volunteers have been meeting every week for many years and the knitting output is tremendous! The next containers are going to Kenya, Ukraine and Ghana. The bulk of the Seacans hold medical and educational supplies — the knit, crocheted and sewn items are used as stuffing instead of packing peanuts. This way, when the container doors are opened at the destination, the Seacan is stuffed full of usable items. NEEDED; COTTON YARN (any brand, any colour) for dish cloths that are stuffed between used medical equipment instead of packing peanuts. ACRYLIC YARN (any brand, any colour) for afghans for those in need. ASSORTED YARN (any fibre, any colour) for cold weather hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, socks and teddy bears which are sent overseas or to schools in northern Canada. COTTON OR COTTON BLEND FABRIC for clothing and kit bags PUL WATERPROOF FABRIC for diapers, Hospital bibs and menstrual pads SEWING ACCESSORIES which are added to sewing kits requested by overseas teachers CRAFT SUPPLIES which are used overseas in therapy sessions with children ART SUPPLIES which are used in therapy sessions and teaching Any supplies which we cannot immediately use are shared with local groups who work towards similar aims. The Sidney Knitters and Crafters supply hand knit items to volunteers at The Compassionate Warehouse (Esquimalt) which work closely with Canada Comforts Society volunteers (Victoria). We appreciate delivery to our church in downtown Sidney but pick-up is also possible. Please pass on this ad to friends who may be downsizing, destashing, or looking for a good home for a loved one’s craft supplies. You are welcome to contact the office at St. Paul’s United Church at 250-656-3213 for drop-off information.