All Thumbs When it Comes to Wrapping? Visit the Salvation Army Gift Wrap Depot at Sherway Gardens December 3, 2009

Cross gift wrapping off your list with a visit to the Salvation Army Gift Wrap Depot at Sherway Gardens (Hwy 427 & the QEW), beginning December 3 until December 24, open weekdays and Saturdays from 10 am until 8 pm, except December 24 open from 10am to 4pm. There is no gift wrap service on Sundays. A bargain at just $5 per package, with additional donations gratefully accepted, 100% of all proceeds go to fund The Salvation Army Family Services work in the local community. Call 416-621-1070 for more information or visit www.sherwaygardens.ca.

“It takes 140 volunteers approximately 1,655 man hours to wrap more than 5,000 gifts at Sherway Gardens,” states Jackaline Benoit, Community Relations Coordinator for The Salvation Army, Lakeshore Community Church. “The Gift wrappers use about 18,326 feet of wrap, 6,500 medium bows, 1,900 small bows and 47,250 yards of ribbon.”

The Salvation Army, Lakeshore Community Church is excited to have Grant Thornton LLD, St. George’s on the Hill women’s group, Prince Waterhouse Cooper and St. Mary’s Women’s League providing ”Volunteer Teams” who will be participating at the Gift Wrap Booth at Sherway Gardens.

“Men are our biggest customers,” adds Jackaline. “They appreciate the help and are thrilled to be able to give a gift to their family, friends and colleagues that is nicely wrapped.”

The money raised through the Salvation Army Gift Depot is used to assist men, women and children who come to The Salvation Army Family Services office seeking help. Toys for children at Christmas, food, clothing, affordable counselling and numerous programs are offered, such as “Red Cap” which is an anger management program for school age children, ESL Classes, affordable Counselling for couples, families and individuals, Children’s Summer Camps and Moms & Tots Camp.

Official Website: http://www.sherwaygardens.ca