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Caring for Our Community

Mondays 2-4pm • Thursdays 9-11am

Common Threads serves our community in a tangible way each week, providing a hot, sit-down meal served with a smile. Our FREE clothing program is available for everyone in need.

Our clothing donation chute is OPEN for donations Monday-Thursday, 7am-4pm. CT will also gladly receive toiletries, bedding, towels, and outerwear to distribute to those in need. Please note that we cannot accept housewares, furniture or decor items.

We also accept grocery receipts from Butcher Boys Grocery Store. These are submitted and exchanged for $50 gift cards which are used to purchase groceries for our meals and soups! Just drop your receipts off at the Welcome Desk or the office.

Common Threads is closed on statutory holidays. 

Opportunities

Volunteers are needed!
Positions: (urgent) donation pickup drivers, Soup makers,  clothing sorters, and servers for both
Thursdays @ 9-11am or Mondays @ 2-4pm.
Contact Us for more details & an application form.

Current Needs
- toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash & soap)
- Feminine Hygiene (Tampons and panty liners)

Contact Common Threads Want to Volunteer - Fill Out Our Form

Get to Know CT

Common Threads was formed to compassionately serve our community and church. CT runs out of our Arbour building, and provides food, clothing and care to those in need.

Common Threads serves our community in a tangible way everyweek. 
We are open Mondays from 2-4pm and Thursdays from 9-11am

Anyone in need! CT was created to compassionately serve and care for ANYONE in our church and community in need of food, clothing and/or care.

If you, your family, or someone you know is in need visit Common Threads during open hours to receive a FREE hot meal, clothing for all ages, bakery items, pantry items from the Food Bank, good conversation, and a kind smile. We occasionally are also able to provide haircuts when volunteers are available. 
We are also proud to occasionally partner with other local non-profits & businesses to provide fresh produce in-season.

*Common Threads currently needs hairdresser volunteers!

Our clothing donation chute is OPEN for donations during VAC office hours. CT will also gladly receive jackets and sweaters to distribute to those in-need.

YES! CT relies on our incredible volunteer team! Volunteers sort and prepare donated clothing, serve food, greet, and more! We are also need soup makers, and volunteer hair stylists!

Please visit our Serve page or contact us at info@vernonalliance.org / 250-545-7105 if you'd like more information.

VAC Compassion Ministries offers care and support in many other areas, both practical and spiritual. We encourage you to reach out by contacting us, or calling our office.

Would you like more information? Know someone who could benefit from our CT program? Call our office or contact us below!

Contact Common Threads


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