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Newark opens new dropoff location at Cornerstone

Pastor Jeff Martens, and Newark Neighbour volunteers Suzanne Vaillant, Pat Fryer, Marilyn Rickard and Cindy Grant announce a partnership that will allow donations from the public to be dropped off at Cornerstone Church.
Laura Gibson
Pastor Jeff Martens, and Newark Neighbour volunteers Suzanne Vaillant, Pat Fryer, Marilyn Rickard and Cindy Grant announce a partnership that will allow donations from the public to be dropped off at Cornerstone Church. (Penny Coles)

We are excited about our latest news!

Pastor Jeff Martens of Cornerstone Church in Virgil has graciously provided us with temporary space to use for accepting and sorting donations over the next few months. This will allow us to start receiving donations of clothing and small household items beginning, this Wednesday, June 17. 

Our operating days and hours at Cornerstone Church, located at 1570 Niagara Stone Road, will be Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between the hours of 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. only. There are no donation bins at this location, therefore please do not leave any donations at the church other than the days or hours we are open. This is a sorting location only, and customers are not allowed to enter and purchase goods. 

Our thrift store, located at 310 John St., remains closed, and we are not able to accept any clothing or household donations at this location. However, we are making the necessary changes to the store that will ensure everyone’s health and safety when we are back in full operation. We continue to use this location to serve our food clients and accept food donations.   

Our thoughtful and caring community continues to strongly support us. Sincere gratitude to the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club, NOTL Lions Club, TD Bank in Virgil, Rob Robinson & Son Construction, Pauline Bedard and Family, Gateway Church, Cornerstone Church and the many others who have provided us with food and monetary donations.   

Our friends at the Rotary Club of NOTL are helping us with two special community donation days. On the next two Saturdays, June 20 and 27, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., teams are available to come to your home to pick up clothing and small household donations.   We know everyone has had time to clean out their homes and are ready to donate. Email us at [email protected] or call 905 468-7498 to register your pickup.  We appreciate your support.   

For up-to-date information, please check our website at www.newarkneighbours.ca