Helping Hands Pantry

11/04/2026

Nearly 1 in 3 Canadians are skipping or cutting back on meals because they can’t afford groceries. That’s the impact of Mark Carney doubling the deficit. Every dollar borrowed and spent fuels higher inflation and interest rates, and families feel it at the checkout and in their rent or mortgage.

After eleven years of this Liberal government, Canadians are being forced to choose between food, housing and other basic necessities.

10/07/2026

Hey everyone!

We received a donation of fresh & frozen items that are available now for pick up!

Please send a message to our page for the pickup address; and please bring a bag.

These items are today only & are located in Pictou 🙏

There are;
Meats
Fish products
Breads
Sandwich meats
Buns/Rolls
Pitas
Garlic Bread

There’s also sample size packs of dog food and some small bags of assorted pet foods/other pet products

10/05/2026

These programs are not ran by/or associated with Helping Hands; however here are some links to some programs that you can apply for online for assistance 🤲

1. Registration is now open for those needing assistance from the Pictou County Christmas Fund this year. 🎄
The only requirement to register is that you live in Pictou County!

You can register ONLINE at https://pictoucountychristmasfund.ca/Registration

Or visit any Pictou County location of Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library and ask for a paper application.

Distribution will take place December 15th and 17th from 10-2 at Summer Street, 72 Park St, New Glasgow

2. The Heating Assistance Rebate Program helps low-income Nova Scotians with the cost of home heating. Rebates are $400 for each household. You can apply 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027.

https://www.novascotia.ca/apply-heating-assistance-rebate-heating-assistance-rebate-program

Grocery gift cards will be issued based on family size. While we will do our very best to fill every request for assistance, we are unable to accept any registrations after the posted deadline.

09/26/2026

🥒 Community Donation 🥒

Thanks to a kind community member who had extra veggies in their garden; there are some fresh veggies in the outdoor Westville pantry!

Please feel free to stop by and grab some! 🤲

09/24/2026

⭐️ Pictou Pantry ⭐️

Small top up today at the Pictou library 🤲

Tomorrow we will be going and doing a clean/restock of the other pantries as well!

☮️ as always; please take what you need — leave some for others & donations are ALWAYS greatly appreciated! ☮️

09/23/2026

⛺️ Encampment & Shelter Drop Off ⛺️

Big thanks to those who donated items for the upcoming winter weather.

Today we dropped off:
⛺️ 5 tents
👕 Multiple bags & totes of mens and woman’s clothing
📕 Books
🍪 Snacks
👟 Footwear
🍳 Pots and Pans

& more!

🤲

09/17/2026

🌙✨ CALL OF THE MOON 2026 ✨🌙

Looking for something fun, unique, and a little bit magical to do this October?

🔮🌌 Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 17th and come out to Glasgow Square Theatre for an amazing day in support of Helping Hands Pantry! 💜

For just $3 admission, you can spend the day exploring an incredible variety of local vendors and talented people while helping support a great cause! 🙌

🔮 Tarot Readings
✋ Palm Readings
✨ Psychics
🌿 Reiki
🎨 Crafters
🧁 Bakers
🛍️ Local Vendors
🎟️ 50/50 Draw
…and SO much more!

Whether you’re looking to have your cards read, discover something new, grab some goodies, shop local, or simply enjoy a fun day out with friends and family — there’s something for everyone! ❤️

And the best part? Your $3 admission helps support Helping Hands Pantry and the work we do to help put food into the hands of people in our community who need it. 🥫❤️

📅 Saturday, October 17th, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Glasgow Square Theatre
💰 Only $3 admission!

🌙 Come for the fun. Stay for the magic. Leave knowing you helped make a difference. 🌙

Barrier-free community pantries offering non-perishables and toiletries.
Locations at Westville town/library, Stellarton library, Pictou library and 2 outdoor locations; one at Westville Legion and one in Brookfield outside the Knox Church!

09/01/2026

Congratulations Charmaine Harris 🥳

09/01/2026

After having some technical difficulties this morning; I gave up and used screen record to do the ☀️ End of Summer raffle draw ☀️

Thank you to everyone who purchased spots & congratulations to our winner! 👏🏻