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SkipTheDepot and The Alex: Team Up for Holiday Hope Totes

Spread hope this holiday season by donating the value of your bottles, electronics, and clothing, or essential items to The Alex’s Holiday Hope Totes program!

As the festive season approaches, SkipTheDepot is excited to introduce our partnership with The Alex for the Holiday Hope Totes Program. We’re making it easier than ever to help those in need, and we want YOU to join us in spreading holiday cheer! Whether it's donating the value of your recycling or essential items for their Holiday Hope Totes, your contribution will bring hope to individuals and families facing hardship.

Turn Your Bottles into Holiday Magic

Donate the value of your bottles, electronics, and clothing to The Alex. Use the promo code HOPETOTES when you book your pickup, and 100% of your recycling’s value will go directly to supporting The Alex’s programs. This promo code is valid until January 1, 2025.

Click here to sign up and donate!

SkipTheDepot driver collecting bottle donations for The Alex Hope Totes campaign. Just about to drive the bottles to the bottle depot in Calgary.

Help The Alex Make Holiday Hope Totes

In addition to donating the value of your recycling, you can help fill The Alex’s Holiday Hope Totes with essential items. Your donations will provide comfort and care to those facing challenges this holiday season.

Place any of these items (new, unused/unopened) in a box or bag labeled “THE ALEX” and leave them out on the day of your pickup:

💳 $15 Gift Cards: Sobeys, Superstore, Co-op, Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart, or Dollarama (no fast food gift cards).

🧴 Hygiene Products (travel size): Lip balm, hand lotion, tissue packs, toothbrush, toothpaste.

🧣 Winter Accessories (adult size): Gloves, toques, socks, hand warmer packs.

🍫 Non-perishable food items: Hot chocolate packs, candy canes.

Please note: We cannot accept items with any type of blade, mouthwash, or hand sanitizer. SkipTheDepot will collect Holiday Hope Tote donations between October 28th and November 30th.

Family making Hope Tote for The Alex Hope Totes campaign with SkipTheDepot.

Why The Alex Matters

The Alex is dedicated to creating a healthier, more caring community in Calgary by providing essential health, housing, and social services to those who need them most. For over 50 years, The Alex has been supporting individuals facing complex challenges such as poverty, trauma, housing instability, and food insecurity.

Here’s the impact The Alex made in 2023-24:

  • 101,821 overall program visits
  • 6,000+ street team encounters
  • 71,000+ meals and snacks served at the Community Food Centre & Community Kitchen
  • 19,000+ visits to the Youth Health Centre
  • 38 schools/locations visited by the Dental Health Bus
  • 13,000+ Seniors Health Centre visits

With your help, The Alex can continue to provide critical care and support to individuals and families this holiday season. Whether you donate the value of your recycling or contribute essential items for the Holiday Hope Totes, your generosity will spread warmth and hope to those in need.

These totes offer more than just practical support—they are powerful reminders of the kindness that exists in our community. As one youth client shared: “I don’t really receive Christmas gifts, so this is super special."

Let’s make this holiday season one of hope, compassion, and giving. Donate to The Alex today!

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