Come learn about MCC Thrift, our impact in your community and around the world, take a behind the scenes tour and see what potential volunteer opportunities await you. Space is limited so book your spot today. Go to mcco.ca/events or call your local MCC Thrift Shop. In St. Catharines, call (905) 682-8944.

MCC is thrilled to partner with The Raw Carrot and Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church to open a gourmet soup-making enterprise in Kitchener, Ontario. 
The Raw Carrot is a social franchise that believes that every person who WANTS to work should have the opportunity for a Hand Up (instead of just a handout) in life!
 
We partner with churches and nonprofits across Ontario to create meaningful employment for amazingly talented individuals living with disAbilities and mental illness.
We’re “stirring up” change in local communities through our delicious, handcrafted gourmet soup. Together, we are “Peeling for Change.”
 
MCC - Relief, development, and peace in the name of Christ!
https://mcccanada.ca/learn/more/raw-carrot-soup-enterprise

MCC has been present since 1949, initially assisting Palestinian refugees from the War of 1948 with physical needs. Through the years, MCC has accepted invitations from Palestinians to walk alongside them as they search for justice, peace, and freedom. MCC has worked with Israeli partners since Israel’s occupation of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip in 1967. MCC supports the efforts of both Palestinians and Israelis committed to nonviolence and to a future of peace, justice, and reconciliation for both peoples.
 
MCC - Relief, development, and peace in the name of Christ!
https://mcccanada.ca/learn/where/middle-east/palestine-israel/faq/mcc-palestine-israel

Soap and towels are useful items in many settings. New fabric is used to sew clothing, in sewing and pattern-making classes, for job creation and to make items for home use.
 
Soap specifications: New bars of bath or laundry soap: All sizes and brands of bar soap are welcome. Please leave in wrapper. 880 lbs of soap shipped last year to Ukraine alone!
 
Towel specifications: NEW bath and hand towels: Good quality, dark or bright colours, medium weight preferred. Hand towels should be approximately 38 cm x 64 cm/ 15 in x 25 in. Washcloths are not needed.
 
Fabric specifications: Suggested fabrics: Washable twill, cotton, cotton blends, polyester and corduroy. Fabric must be two yards or more in length. Print, plaid or solid are welcome.
 
Bring soap, fabric, or towels to an MCC drop-off location. In St. Catharines this includes the MCC Thrift (Christian Benefit) Shop at 254 Grantham Ave, St. Catharines. Phone: 905-682-8944. Specify that this is for the “Soap, Towels, and Fabric Kits” for MCC Ontario.
 
MCC - Relief, development, and peace in the name of Christ!
https://mcccanada.ca/get-involved/kits/soap-fabric-towels