Rotary Shoeboxes

Working with Halifax Rotary we distribute Shoeboxes to the schools in our area to be filled with gifts for those less fortunate.


A national projected supported by many Rotary clubs.

For details of how it works check the website: Rotary Shoeboxes

November/December 2023

Collections from school well underway.  Further details will follow.







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