gifts requested by NorQuest students in need.
Become a Helper!
Starting Mon, Nov 3 until Thu, Nov 20 at 4 pm, you can help eligible NorQuest students* in need who have registered celebrate the holiday season by donating gifts for them and/or their children, 17 and under ($25 value per gift).
*Must be a current Fall term NorQuest student in a credit program and must be a current Students’ Association member (have paid SANQC fees this term).
When shopping, these are the gift types that are typically the most requested:
- Comfort: blankets, hats & mittens, scarves, earmuffs, hand warmers, fuzzy socks, ornaments and decorations, etc.
- Personal Care: nail kits, clippers, neutral soap, neutral shampoo, creams, body wash, skin care gift sets, lip balm, face wash, toothpaste & brush, etc.
- Recreation: Puzzles, novels, board games, activity books, craft sets, card games, art sets
- Toys: Princesses, my little pony, flowers, dolls, makeup/nail kits, tea sets, books, blocks, stuffed animals, dinosaurs, super heroes, pokemon, cars, figurines
Keep in mind that students can register their kids from toddler to age 17. A variety of gifts in these age ranges will be greatly appreciated by them!
Amazon Wishlist: We’ve put together a list of commonly requested items if you want to point and click! Visit the wishlist HERE and shop from the comfort of wherever you are!
Please ensure that all gifts purchased are as close as possible to $25 in value.
Gift Drop Off
Once you’ve purchased your gift(s), please drop them off, unwrapped, to the SANQC Office (1-114, SCFL) by Thu, Nov 20 at 4 pm.
Don’t want to shop but still want to support NorQuest students in need?
If you would like to donate cash, please send an e-transfer to: Students.Association@norquest.ca.
Want to help out in person?
Students will shop from the donated/available gifts. Drop by the Multi-Purpose Space (1-096) between 9 am – 4 pm on weekdays between Mon, Nov 24 – Thu, Dec 4 and help students pick gifts for themselves and their kids and to do some gift wrapping!
