Coronavirus: Santa Claus deemed ‘essential service’ by Ontario government It’s not quite Santa’s workshop but it’s no less busy.
Kevin Alkenbrack, the executive director of Morningstar Mission, a charitable outreach organization, says so far volunteers have helped put together 190 gift boxes and baskets for those in need — with another 60 to go.“Year after year we have our mind blown by the generosity of the community, and so this is proof again how people really do care for others,” Alkenbrack told Global News.Michelle Hauser coordinates the Christmas basket program.
She says every basket is customized, so while it may be more work, it’s worth it.“This is a man that told us he lives alone — loves cheezies and has a cat.