The City is marking the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty with the Opportunities for All: Tackling Poverty Together initiative. This marks the beginning of a week-long focus on how our community can come together to tackle poverty and support those in need. The initiative centers around community resources and efforts to address poverty in our city, and highlights the many ways residents can contribute to these efforts.

Whether it’s donating essential items or supporting vital programs, there are countless ways to get involved. Explore 10 Opportunities to Tackle Poverty Together below to find simple yet impactful actions you can take to make a difference in our community.

10 Opportunities to Tackle Poverty Together

1. Donate items to the Helping Hands Society of Grande Prairie from their Pantry Wish List.
2. Donate socks to 104.7 2day FM’s Sock Drive.
3. Donate hygiene products like body wash, shampoo, toothpaste, diapers sizes 3+ and baby wipes to the Grande Prairie Family Education Society's Family Resource Network.
4. Collect and donate items from the Wapiti House’s Wish List.
5. Donate grocery gift cards to Northwestern Polytechnic Students' Association Room of Plenty.
6. Collect and donate school supplies to the United Way Tools for School Program.
7. Donate period products (tampons, sanitary pads, new period underwear, or period cup) to Odyssey House.
8. Donate to the GPCSD Education Foundation Grande Prairie Schools Snack Program, or the GPPSD Education Foundation Nutrition & Wellness Program.
9. Sponsor a meal through the Khwahish Foundation.
10. Purchase a meal or a 10-meal punch pass at the Grande Prairie Golden Age Center.