Goold added her facility is much shorter on cash donations this year as some people who donated small amounts in the past are no longer able to due to the rising cost of living.
In addition, cash and food donations supporting the facility will also be accepted this weekend as well as December 19th and 20th against the Cowichan Valley Capitals.
"The generosity touches you deeply, especially when small children come with a gift so that some other child may have that gift," said St. Vincent de Paul volunteer Bernie Goold.Â