Community ServicesIODE knows that children concentrate better in a school when they are not hungry. Snack Pack and Food for Thought hampers allow teachers to feed hungry children.
IODE supports remote northern communities with school supplies sports equipment, books, magazines, craft supplies, and new clothing. IODE donates to Canadian hospitals, shelters and crisis centres with hygiene products, equipment, furnishings, clothing, layettes, sports equipment, camperships, and toys. |
"Together we can and do contribute effectively in our communities through members' efforts in projects and programs of their primary chapters; together we understand the needs of our neighbours. |
IODE Labrador Snack Pack ProgramIODE started breakfast programs in Labrador in 1978. School children in Davis inlet and Northwest River received a daily nutritious mid morning snack, including milk, to supplement their scanty diet. It was recognized that an inadequate diet limits the ability to learn... more Assistance for Remote CommunitiesDonations to the National Services Fund cover the cost of shipments to northern Canada and Labrador. It also supplies the means for the purchase of hot lunch soup programs, new clothing, wash kits, equipment for community halls and nursing stations...more |
IODE Canadian Disaster FundAssistance for Local CommunitiesMany Canadian hospitals were started by IODE, and today, we continue to support them through donations of equipment and furnishings...more IODE Food for Thought
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