The Beer Store bottle drive is back

From Aug. 25 to Sept. 21, community members across the Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes region can help families achieve affordable homeownership simply by returning their empty beverage containers at The Beer Store.

Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region (Habitat PKR) is once again partnering with The Beer Store to make it easy to give back and raise funds for affordable housing. When customers return their empty beer, wine, and liquor containers to a participating The Beer Store location, they can choose to donate their refund directly to Habitat PKR. In addition, The Beer Store will also be collecting both cash and debit donations at the checkout, giving community members more ways to support local affordable housing initiatives.

The funds raised will directly support Habitat PKR’s current housing projects, both scheduled for completion by Christmas. In East City, Habitat PKR is partnering with Our Daughters’ Home to build an accessible duplex that will provide a safe, stable home for seven women with disabilities and a dedicated caregiver. In Fraserville, construction is underway on a single-family home for another local family. Together, these builds reflect Habitat PKR’s commitment to creating safe and affordable housing, giving a hand up to homeownership for more families and individuals in our community.

“This is a wonderful partnership, and it’s fantastic to have our local Beer Store locations supporting us this year,” said Susan Zambonin, CEO of Habitat PKR in a press release. “What makes it even better is that there’s a Beer Store close to each of our ReStores in Peterborough, Lakefield, and Lindsay. It means people can easily drop off their empties on the way to shop or donate at the Habitat ReStore – a simple way to give back and help build safe, affordable homes for families in our community.”

Participating The Beer Store locations include locations in Lindsay, Lakefield, Peterborough, Bridgenorth, Hastings, Havelock, Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, Haliburton, and Minden. Locations are subject to change, so it is recommended to visit habitat.ca/bottledrive for the most up-to-date list.

Through the Ontario Deposit Return Program, all beverage alcohol containers purchased in Ontario with a deposit can be returned to The Beer Store. Containers over 100ml carry a deposit of 10¢ to 20¢, which can be donated during the bottle drive to help support Habitat PKR’s work. Every can, bottle, and dollar donated makes a difference.

Start collecting your empties today and join us in building homes, communities, and hope. For more information on this campaign, visit habitat.ca/bottledrive

Lindsay – 370 Kent St. W., K9V 6G8

Lakefield – 102 Queen St., PO Box 520, K0L 2H0

Peterborough – 570 Lansdowne St. W., K9J 6Z8

Peterborough – 139 George St. N., K9J 3G6

Peterborough – 1154 Chemong Rd., K9H 7J6

Peterborough – 1900 Lansdowne St. W., K9J 3K7

Bridgenorth – 882 Ward St., K0L 1H0

Hastings – 23 Front St. E., K0L 1Y0

Havelock – 28 Ottawa St., K0L 1Z0

Bobcaygeon – 25 King St. E., K0M 1A0

Fenelon Falls – 125 Lindsay St., K0M 1N0

Haliburton – 15 Hops Dr., K0M 1S0

Minden – 12325 Hwy. #35, K0M 2K0