star-4.JPGOrganizations across PEI offer a variety of holiday programs. Click below on a topic to find out details.

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star-5.3.JPGAll listed holiday programs are accepting donations and may have volunteer opportunities. Contact programs for details.  

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  • Click on the green names to see program details.

    More programs are being added. Please check back for details.

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  • More 2024 details to come. Please check back for updates.

    There is no cost for any of the listed events, unless noted.

    Click on the green underlined names to see full program details.

    KINGS COUNTY:

    • Holiday Host Program, IRSA: Open to newcomers / residents (to be a volunteer host)
      When: Over the holiday season. Registration deadline is December 10th.
      Where: Across PEI
      Details: Newcomers are matched with island residents to share in holiday traditions, such as a Christmas meal, seasonal activity, or party
      Click on 'Holiday Host Program' above to see more details and contact information
    • Annual Seniors Christmas Party, Souris Lions Club: For older adults
      When: December 13th from 7pm-10pm
      Where: Souris Legion, 56 Main Street, Souris
      Details: Food, drinks, entertainment, and Santa
      How to Attend: Drop in. If transportation is required, call 902-940-6351 or 902-969-3157
    • Annual Seniors Christmas Dinner, Morell Lions Club: For older adults
      When: December 7th, Social time at 3:30pm, Dinner served at 5pm                  
      Where: Morell Firehall, 15 Park Street, Morell
      Details: Full dinner with time for socialization beforehand. Take out or eat in
      How to Attend: For take out, pre-register by December 1st by calling 902-629-5878. No pre-registration required for eat in
    • Sharing the Table: Community Meal & Art-Making Night, PEI Transgender Network: For members of the Two-Spirit, transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse community and their parent(s)/guardian(s)/support person.  All ages welcome but those 13 years and younger must have an adult with them.
      When: December15th, 5pm-7:30pm            
      Where: Jack Blanchard Family Centre, 7 Pond St, Charlottetown
      Details: Enjoy a free community meal, socialize and participate in festive activities such as art making, a re-gifting market, and sing-a-long
      How to Attend: Drop-in. Gas cards available if need be for those travelling from outside Charlottetown. 

    PRINCE COUNTY:

    • Holiday Host Program, IRSA: Open to newcomers / residents (to be a volunteer host)
      When: Over the holiday season. Registration deadline is December 10th.
      Where: Across PEI
      Details: Newcomers are matched with island residents to share in holiday traditions, such as a Christmas meal, seasonal activity, or party
      Click on 'Holiday Host Program' above to see more details and contact information
    • Christmas Day Dinner, St Pauls Parish: Open to all 
      When: December 25th from 1pm-3pm
      Where: St. Paul's Parish Hall, 285 Winter Street, Summerside
      Details: Enjoy a full Christmas dinner in a festive and friendly atmosphere 
      How to Attend: Call 902-436-4005 by December 15th to register
    • Christmas Party, CNIB: Open to all 
      When: November 23rd, 5:30pm-7:30pm
      Where: Gentlemen Jim's (restaurant), 480 Granville Street, Summerside
      Details: Enjoy a festive meal 
      How to Attend: Call 782-377-1386 or email info@cnib.ca to register
    • Sharing the Table: Community Meal & Art-Making Night, PEI Transgender Network: For members of the Two-Spirit, transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse community and their parent(s)/guardian(s)/support person.  All ages welcome but those 13 years and younger must have an adult with them.
      When: December15th, 5pm-7:30pm            
      Where: Jack Blanchard Family Centre, 7 Pond St, Charlottetown
      Details: Enjoy a free community meal, socialize and participate in festive activities such as art making, a re-gifting market, and sing-a-long
      How to Attend: Drop-in. Gas cards available if need be for those travelling from outside Charlottetown. 

    QUEENS COUNTY:

    • Holiday Host Program, IRSA: Open to newcomers / residents (to be a volunteer host)
      When: Over the holiday season. Registration deadline is December 10th.
      Where: Across PEI
      Details: Newcomers are matched with island residents to share in holiday traditions, such as a Christmas meal, seasonal activity, or party
      Click on 'Holiday Host Program' above to see more details and contact information
    • Christmas Party, CNIB: Open to all 
      When: November 30th, 6pm-8pm
      Where: Winslow Lions Club, 14 Campbell Road, Charlottetown
      Details: Enjoy a festive meal 
      How to Attend: Call 782-377-1386 or email info@cnib.ca to register
    • Christmas Day Dinner, 4 Love 4 Care: Open to all 
      When: December 25th, 4pm-6pm
      Where: Pick-up location is the Jack Blanchard Hall, 7 Pond St, Charlottetown
      Details: A full turkey dinner available for take out
      How to Attend: Complete online registration form (click on link above in 4 Love 4 Care name). Registration deadline is December 20th
    • Christmas Dinner for Seniors, North Rustico Lions Club: Open to older adults in North Rustico Lions Club District
      When: December 8th, Take-out 4:30pm-5:30pm, Dine-in 6pm
      Where: North Rustico Lions Club, 17 Timber Lane, Rustico
      Details: A full turkey dinner available for take out or dine in. Free event but they would appreciate a food or monetary donation to the food bank.
      How to Attend: Pick up a ticket at the Lions Club bar 
    • Sharing the Table: Community Meal & Art-Making Night, PEI Transgender Network: For members of the Two-Spirit, transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse community and their parent(s)/guardian(s)/support person.  All ages welcome but those 13 years and younger must have an adult with them.
      When: December15th, 5pm-7:30pm            
      Where: Jack Blanchard Family Centre, 7 Pond St, Charlottetown
      Details: Enjoy a free community meal, socialize and participate in festive activities such as art making, a re-gifting market, and sing-a-long
      How to Attend: Drop-in. Gas cards available if need be for those travelling from outside Charlottetown. 

  • Note: With the postal strike, Canada Post has paused the Write to Santa program. However, some post masters at post offices will respond to letters if dropped off in person. Please contact your local post office to inquire. Additionally, letters can be given to Santa's elves at the Charlottetown Parade or dropped off at the Delta hotel in Charlottetown.

    Write to Santa. Santa will reply before Christmas if you send him a letter by December 6th! And he replies in the same language as the letter!

  • If you are looking to make a gift or monetary donation to a holiday program, below is a list of programs that use the donations to provide gifts or food during the holidays. Many listed are also looking for volunteers.  Please click on the green, underlined name below for full details.

    We are still working on putting together a complete list. Please check back for updates!

    • All of the programs listed above in the Holiday Hampers & Gifts section are accepting donations.
    • Salvation Army, Summerside: Choose a gift from an Angel Tree to purchase for a child. Angel trees are located at Superstore, Salvation Army Thrift Store and Canadian Tire in Summerside.
    • Christmas Wish Program, PEI Family Violence Prevention Services: Donate a $50 gift card to a requested store that help parents and caregivers who have stayed at Anderson House or were part the Outreach program in 2024, shop for their children this holiday season. Call 902-368-8658.
    • Santas for Seniors - Western PEI: Accepts monetary donations to buy gifts buy gifts for all residents in a Community Care/Manor from Tignish to Wellington. 
    • Santas for Seniors - Montague Area: Choose a tag and purchase a Christmas gift for a senior who resides in local nursing homes. Monetary donations are also accepted to purchase gifts. The tree filled with the wishes can be found at the Cavendish Farms Wellness Centre in Montague, 21 Sullivan Drive. Gifts must be purchased and donated by December 6th.
    • White Cross Christmas Campaign, CHMA: Donations are used to provide a gift package for program members.
    • Tots for Toys, Ocean 100: Toy drive. See website for donation drop-off information.
    • Angel Tree Christmas, Prison Fellowship Canada: Connects church communities and individuals with families of prisoners through the delivery of a Christmas gift on behalf of a parent who is incarcerated.
    • Holiday Host Program, IRSA: Seeking Island residents to volunteer to host newcomers for a holiday tradition such as Christmas meal, party, or festive event. 
    • Book Donations, PEI Public Libraries: All PEI Libraries are accepting donations of new and very gently used books for children. Books will be given to local food banks for distribution as part of their Christmas Hamper program. November 1st-20th
    • Feed My Sheep Breakfast Program - Christmas Sock Campaign, Trinity Church: Donate warm socks and stocking stuffers. See Facebook for list of suggested donations. Goods are distributed to breakfast program guests.
    • Shelters across PEI: Shelters accept Christmas gifts for residents
    • Be a Santa to a Resident, Prince Edward Home/Beach Grove Home (Charlottetown): Call 902-368-6758
    • Be a Santa to a Resident, The Mount Continuing Care Community (Charlottetown): Accepting gift or monetary donations so that Santa can deliver gifts to residents Christmas morning.
    • Stonepark Intermediate School, Charlottetown: Accepting gift card and monetary donations that go to helping families of kids who attend the school. Donations can be made by at the main office or by emailing Catherine at chkelly@edu.pe.ca or Denise at dydoyle@edu.pe.ca.
    • Be a Santa to a Resident: Many nursing homes across PEI welcome Christmas gift donations for residents. Call or visit your local nursing home.
    • Food Banks across PEI: All food banks are accepting donations for their regular service and their holiday hampers
    • Holmans Ice Cream Parlour, Summerside: Seeking gift and monetary donations to their Christmas Joy Boxes that are going to help 25 community families. See link for donation requests.
    • Food Drive, New Haven Army Cadets: Drive thru food collection on December 14th from 11am-3pm at the Kingston Legion, 15383 Trans-Canada Hwy, Clyde River. Donations go to the Crapaud Food Banks.
    • Hillsborough Hospital, Charlottetown: Suggested donations of small gifts such as unscented lotions adn body care products, puzzle books, games, slippers, sweaters, candy, gift cards, etc
    • PEI Women's Institute (PEIWI): Mitts for Kindness Campaign - mittens, hats, and scarves can be dropped off at the PEIWI in Charlottetown. PEIWI fills stockings for patients at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Donations can be dropped off at the volunteer desk.

  • There are several non-profit organizations that run low cost/free used clothing and household goods programs in PEI. Click on the links below for information.

  • Looking for emotional support, counselling, or help with addictions during the holidays? Click on the links below.

  • For information on shelters, low-cost housing, housing repair/rebate programs, and supportive housing programs, click here. Or reach out 211 PEI Community Resource Navigators 24/7 by dialing 2-1-1.