Feeding Families Campaign

The Township of Ramara, in partnership with the Brechin Mara Legion, Brechin & District Lions Club, Ramara Chamber of Commerce, Ramara Recreation, Ramara Public Library, Ramara Firefighter Association, Jane Lee, Susan Potalivo and other contributing organizations, is launching the Feeding Families campaign from November 20 to December 15 to help meet the needs of families in the community.

Over the past three years, the campaign has over $40,000 to support local families in the Ramara community. This year's goal is to raise $10,000 or more in money and/or gift card donations that will be distributed to local families in need. As well, donations placed on the Mitten Tree will be distributed to the local families.

How can I get involved?

It's easy to make a difference! This year's focus for the campaign is raising $10,000 or more in money and gift card donations.

You may also donate the following:

Scarfs
Mittens
Winter Coats
Canned & Non-perishable Food

Where can I donate?

Residents and businesses can drop off Money or gift cards at the following locations:

Township Administration Building,
Ramara Centre, or
Ramara Public Library branch - Ramara Centre

All donations are distributed to local children and families in Ramara. Residents are asked for their continued generosity and support in helping those most in need in our area.

Corporate Donation

Do you want to support your local community for the holidays? This year, with each monetary donation, Ramara Township will highlight the company or organization on its social media channels, website and news releases. Any monetary donation over $100.00 will also receive a donation receipt.
Donate today!

Mitten Tree

In order to bring a bit of warmth to Ramara, a Mitten tree is placed at the Ramara Centre and Township Administration Building for mitten and hat donations to be placed or taken. We are accepting any new or gently used mitts or hats. Residents are invited to take what they need from the trees, with all of the remaining apparel to be donated at the end of the campaign.

Winter Coats

There will be a box placed at the Ramara Centre and Township Administration Building for coat donations to be placed to take. We are accepting any new or gently used coats. Residents are invited to take what they need with all of the remaining coats to be donated at the end of the campaign.

Holiday Events

Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign

In partnership with the Brechin & District Lions Club, the Brechin Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign will run from Monday, November 18, to Sunday, November 24. During this week, 50% of the proceeds will support initiatives by the Brechin & District Lions Club, including the Ramara Feeding Families Fund, and the other 50% going towards the Tim Hortons Foundation Children's Camps.

Fun, Frost, Family - Free Holiday Event

Join the Ramara Recreation Department and Ramara Library on December 7 from 10 to 1 p.m. for a fun winter wonderland open house! Bring a non-perishable food item, and visit the gym and library to check out the family fun stations. There is something for the whole family to enjoy!

Brechin Mara Legion and District Lion's Club Santa Pancake Breakfast

Visit Santa and eat some pancakes on December 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Brechin Legion. Open to everyone who can attend and the cost to attend is donation at the door.
Learn more about the event

Ugly Sweater - Youth Dance

Get out your ugly sweaters and dancing shoes and join Ramara Recreation for the Ugly Sweater Youth Dance on December 13 from 7-10 p.m. for youth in grades 4-8.

Admission
- $10 Admission OR
- $5 with a non-perishable food item

Stamp Out Hunger - Boot Drive

Join the Ramara Firefighters Association for their annual 'Stamp Out Hunger' boot drive. The date and time are to be determined. Subscribe below to get an email with updates.