Past 5 results: 

#13 Apr 2018: Total donations were 2.2 tons (4350 lbs).
#12 Apr 2017: Total donations were 2.0 tons (4000 lbs).
#11 Apr 2016: Total donations were 2.6 tons (5154 lbs).
#10 Apr 2015: Total donations were 2.7 tons (5354 lbs).
#9 Apr 2014: Total donations were 2.75 tons (5500 lbs).

"Thank you, thank you, thank you..." Magrath Lions and Executive Director Lethbridge Food Bank
"We concur" Lion Roger

We will firm up the dates and plans at our Jan 2019 meeting: but coming up this year ..

• Community Food Drive 22-27 Apr 2019
• Lion Club Garage Sale Fundraiser May 2019
• Lions Park Playground Upgrades Spring 2019
• Community No Cost Clothing Event Aug 2019
• Community Christmas Box Collections Nov 2019
• Others?

​Request: Lucky 14! For the 14th consecutive year the Magrath Lions Club is sponsoring Operation Christmas Child. Boxes and packing information can be picked up at the the Magrath Pharmacy any time during regular business hours until 6pm Wed Nov 14, 2018 (the last day of collections here in Magrath). 

Typical items for the boxes include simple things like a toothbrush, facecloth, school supplies and a few small gifts. Completed boxes can be dropped off at the Magrath Pharmasave collection area and the Magrath Lions Club arranges the delivery to the Raymond collection site.

Contact Lion Roger for more details ." November 2018
** see also samaritanspurse.ca/pack-a-shoebox for how-to ideas!

Community: No Cost Clothing Event (Aug 2018) clothes collection

Town of Magrath/Lions Club No Cost Clothing Event will be held Sat 25 Aug 2018 at Ice Arena. The annual (2018) Community No Cost Clothing event, sponsored by the Magrath Lions and headed by Lion Alex and Lion Shauna. Collection drive is Jul 1 through Aug 23 and sorting and setup will be Fri 24 Aug at the Magrath Ice Arena).

On Sat 25 Aug 2018 9-2pm the event will open to public (for free distribution). 

Schedule

• Clothing donations: drop offs weekdays 9am-6pm  Mon-Fri 3 Jul 2018 through Thu 23 Aug 2018 at Roosters/Pharmacy 9am-6pm (watch for the white Lions collection van parked out front)
• Tables setup - Thu 23 Aug 2018 morning at Ice Arena
• Sorting - Fri 24 Aug 2018 (calling all volunteers 9am-evening)
• ​Open to to public Sat 25 Aug 2018 9am-2pm
• Cleanup and Table take down Sat afternoon after 2pm.
  
  

Volunteers Needed!  If you are available for setup/cleanup and/or to work on day of event let us know! (The Davies 388-4332)

Some photos .. from past years.

Magrath, AB Donations Accepted Here .. Thanks! Our month of collections for upcoming annual Lions Garage Sale begins..:). See magrathlions.com/news/garage-sale-2018 page for further details.

Many thanks to all the helpers on the 2018 (13th annual) community food drive! We ended up with mild sun burns and a total 4350 lbs of food delivered this year valued at $10,850! WOW

​Did we miss you? Oops, we are so sorry! CATCH UP FOOD DRIVE WEEK
We note that some were away or their pickup bag was missed on the Sat morning pickups. If that is you, we are continuing our collection this week .. just bring your donation bag to the Magrath Pharmacy where our White Collection Van will be parked all this week .. i.e. (until Sat 5 May 2018). We will take them into the Lethbridge Food Bank at the end of that week! Many thanks again!!!

The Magrath Lions and our oh so many wonderful volunteers .. 

Our 13th Annual Community Food Drive will be held the week ending Sat 28 Apr 2018

All is prepared for the upcoming Magrath and District Community Food Drive!

Past results: 

Apr 2017: Total donations were 2.0 tons (4000 lbs).
Apr 2016: Total donations were 2.58 tons (5154 lbs).
Apr 2015: Total donation 5354 lbs.
Apr 2014: Total donation 5500 lbs.
Apr 2013: "Total donations came in over 6500 pounds  valued over $13,000!" Lion Roger
Apr 2012: "Total donation was 5551 lbs.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you..." Magrath Lions and Executive Director Lethbridge Food Bank

​Magrath Apr 2018: It is proposed that our 13th annual Magrath and District community food drive be held the week of Apr 23-28, 2018 with the flyers being distributed week starting Apr 23rd and the collection day being Sat 28 Apr, 2018. Thank you!.

Regards Lion Roger
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Magrath Apr 2017: Many thanks to all the helpers on last year's annual community food drive! 3950 lbs of food delivered on Sat morning and more the week following valued at $10,000! WOW

FYI 1300 flyers/bags 50+ volunteers and donations from entire town = a successful 12th annual community food drive.

Regards Lion Roger

see also:
magrathlions.com/food-drive and 
magrathlions.com/news/food-drive-2017-results

Magrath Lions Club Annual Fundraiser
Do YOU have STUFF? Sure you do!

You could donate some of that STUFF to the Magrath Lions Club Garage Sale and then come by to buy back some new exciting STUFF!

Please mark your calendars:

Drop offs: we will be collecting your items for donation; starting May 2018 (during day or by prior arrangement) at the Lions collection van to be parked in front of the Magrath Pharmacy ** and then ** Our annual Lions Community Garage Sale .. will be held: Sat 2 Jun 2018 8:30am - Noon .. again this year INSIDE, at the Magrath Ice Arena (north door) .. Proceeds to local Lions Club Projects. 

​See you all there! Info:see PDF flyer here.