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

How Delightful December Makes a Difference

Delightful December is a community initiative that supports two local organizations serving some of the Town’s most vulnerable residents. As these organizations enter their busiest time of the year, the Town encourages everyone visiting the downtown area to add coins to their parking meters throughout December, knowing the funds will go toward two very worthy causes.

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 2025.

About the Antigonish Emergency Fuel Fund:

The Antigonish Emergency Fuel Fund provides emergency financial support to low-income individuals and households facing an emergency heating situation and unable to pay for home heating. A heating emergency exists when a household will run out of heat within 48 hours, whether from 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.