The Gift returns for its sixth year Saturday to rally residents, volunteers and local businesses across the municipality to support neighbours in need during the holiday season.

This all-local, all-heart grassroots initiative brings every corner of Chatham-Kent together through food, toy, and essential item donations collected right from residents’ doorsteps,” organizers said in a release.

Residents are encouraged to leave non-perishable food, hygiene items, new toys, and other essentials on their doorstep by noon Saturday. Volunteers will collect donations community-wide and ensure they are shared with local families, agencies, and individuals who need an extra lift this season.

Other suggested items include backpacks, hats, scarves, gloves, thick socks, books, puzzles, games a

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