Cool Aid is no longer taking donations of any goods, including clothing or food, in a bid to reduce the chance of transmission during the COVID-19 pandemic.
That means the agency will no longer accept leftovers from coffee shops, bakeries and grocery stores — goods on which many low-income people depend.
Instead of giving food, Cool Aid suggests the public buy online grocery store gift cards for the vulnerable population the agency serves.
Purchases can be made at .
Cool Aid continues to accept monetary donations, but asks that people do not donate in person. Donate money online at coolaid.org/donate, by calling 250-383-1977 or by mailing a cheque to Cool Aid, 101-749 Pandora Ave., Victoria ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½, V8W1N9.
Cool Aid has asked volunteers to stay away, except those with its REES Support Services program.Â
