2023 Holiday Guide

Organizations across PEI offer a variety of holiday programs. Click below on a topic to find out details.
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For additional programs, you can search the 211 PEI website or reach out by phone, email, or text for information on a variety of community, social, health, and government supports across PEI.
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All listed programs are accepting donations and may have volunteer opportunities. Contact programs for details.                                star-5.3.JPG

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

    If the deadline has passed for the program you are interested in, please call 211. We will help you find a suitable program.

    KINGS COUNTY:

    PRINCE COUNTY:

    QUEENS COUNTY:

  • Check back often as there may be other meals planned.

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

    KINGS COUNTY:

    • Annual Seniors Christmas Party, Souris Lions Club: For older adults
      • When: December 8th at 7pm
      • 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
    • Holiday Host Program, IRSA: Open to newcomers / residents (to be a volunteer host)
      • When: Over the hoilday season
      • 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

    PRINCE COUNTY:

    • Holiday Host Program, IRSA: Open to newcomers / residents (to be a volunteer host)
      • When: Over the hoilday season
      • 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
    • Turkey Dinner, Connection 2 Employment PEI: Open to all
      • When: December 14th, 3pm-5pm
      • Where: Summerside Waterfront Cafe and Training Centre, 98 Water Street, Summerside
      • How to Attend: Drop in - no reservations required
    • Christmas Dinner, The Village - Summerside: Open to anyone who is unhoused
      • When: December 22nd, 12pm-4pm
      • Where: Linkletter Community Centre, 1670 Route 11, Linkletter
    • Christmas Day Dinner, St. Paul's Parish, Full turkey dinner with all the trimmings, music, and a welcoming environment. Open to anyone who needs company Christmas Day or who is in need of a Christmas dinner.
      • When: December 25th, 1pm-3pm
      • Where: St. Paul's Parish, 289 Winter Street, Summerside
      • How to Attend: Register by December 15th. Call John or Joanne at 902-436-4532

    QUEENS COUNTY:

    • Annual Seniors Christmas Meal, Stratford Lions Club: For adults 70 years and older
      • When: November 26th
      • Where: Stratford Town Centre
      • How to Attend: Pick-up tickets (2 per person maximum) at the Stratford Area Lions Club on November 18th at 10 am. Located at the Mason Road exit of the TCH roundabout
      • Contact details: stratford.area.lions@hotmail.com
    • Annual Seniors Christmas Dinner, Tracadie Lions Club: For ages 60 years and older
      • When: November 26th at 5pm
      • Where: Tracadie Community Centre, 148 Station Road
      • How to Attend: Drop in
    • Christmas Dinner for Seniors, North Rustico Lions Club: Ages 65+ in the North Rustico area. Eat in or take out.
      • When: December 3rd
        Where: North Rustico Lions Club, 17 TImber Lane, Rustico
      • Cost: $5
      • How to Attend: Tickets are on sale until December 1st and can be purchased at the Lions Club bar
      • Contact Details: 902-963-2533 or northrusticolionsclub123@gmail.com
    • Christmas Day Meal, 4 Love 4 Care: Free take out turkey dinner that is open to all. Some dietary restrictions may be accommodated. 
      • When: December 25th
      • Where: Holy Redeemer's Jack Blanchard Parish Centre, 7 Pond Steet, Charlottetown
      • How to Attend: Register between December 1st-20th. Click on link for contact details
    • Holiday Host Program, IRSA: Open to newcomers / residents (to be a volunteer host)
      • When: Over the hoilday season
      • 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

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Write to Santa. Santa will reply if you send him a letter by December 7th!

  • 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.  Click on green links for details or contact programs directly.

    • All of the programs listed above in the Holiday Hampers & Gifts section are accepting donations. 
    • Be a Santa to a Resident, Prince Edward Home/Beach Grove Home (Charlottetown): Call 902-368-5792 or 902-368-6079 or email cdyoung@ihis.org or jhdennis@ihis.org . 
    • Be a Santa to a Resident, The Mount Continuing Care Community (Charlottetown): Accepting gift donations for Santa to deliver Christmas morning. 
    • Santas for Seniors: 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.
    • Be a Santa to a Senior: Donate gifts that will go to nursing home residents. Drop off location for program is O'Leary Pharmacy - PharmaChoice, 576 Main Street, O'Leary
    • White Cross Christmas Campaign, CHMA: Donations are used to provide a gift package program members.
    • Christmas Wish Program, PEI Family Violence Services: Helps parents and caregivers who stayed at Anderson House or were part of the Outreach program in 2023 shop for their children during the holiday season ($50 gift card to requested store). Call 902-368-8658.
    • Supporting Women Through the Holidays, Chief Mary Bernard Memorial Women's Shelter: Donate or shop for Christmas gifts for a woman or family who have stayed at the shelter or are part of the outreach program.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Holiday Host Program, IRSA: Seeking Island residents to volunteer to host newcomers for a holiday tradition such as Christmas meal, party, or festive event. 
    • Christmas Sock Campaign, Trinity Church: Donate warm socks and stocking stuffers. Goods are distributed at the last free breakfast before Christmas.
    • Gifts for Youth, Generation XX:  Asking for gifts to be put under the organization's Christmas tree for their youth members (ages 10-18 years). Ideas for gifts: fast food gift cards, Tim Horton's, fuzzy blankets, hats, mittens, hoodies, toques (Carhartt).