For the fourth year, the Town of Antigonish will be taking part in “Delightful December”; an initiative that sees all revenue collected from the Town parking meters during the month of December donated to the Antigonish Emergency Fuel Fund and the Antigonish Community Food Bank. The decision was made by Town Council to continue with Delightful December again this year at November’s regular council meeting.

“Delightful December is a wonderful initiative that supports two local organizations used by our most vulnerable residents,” says Mayor Laurie Boucher. “Both of these organizations are coming into their busiest time of the year. So, when you are downtown this December, we hope everyone will add some coins to their meters knowing it is going to two very worthy organizations.”  

In past years, the Town would offer free holiday parking for the month of December. Delightful December began in 2020 to support two important community organizations that provide essential resources to the community. The Town donated over $3,000 to each organization as a result of Delightful December in 2022.  

About the Antigonish Emergency Fuel Fund:  

The Antigonish Emergency Fuel Fund offers emergency financial support to low-income individuals and households who are in an emergency heating situation and unable to pay the cost of heating their homes. A heating emergency exists when a household will run out of heat within 48 hours; this could be oil, electricity, or wood. The Fuel Fund is available from January to April. To apply to the Fuel Fund, or to donate, please call 902-863-6221.  

About the Antigonish Community Food Bank:  

The Antigonish Community Food Bank provides food support to those in need and accepts food donations. First time clients can drop in to fill out a registration form. It is located at 166 College Street.