Summer Living Local Box Gives Back To Community, Donating Portion Of Proceeds To Hospice Peterborough

The Summer edition of Living Local Box—a local startup which has been a hit with consumers since launching earlier this year—was delivered to doorsteps this past week, spreading cheer and support across Peterborough and the Kawarthas.

This box of locally sourced products contained a collection of seasonal items produced by area entrepreneurs, artisans and small businesses. At a time when supporting local has never been so important, this one little box also has a big impact for local charities such as Hospice Peterborough.

Living Local Box creator Alicia Doris delivers a (socially distanced) Summer box to Hospice Peterborough Past Chair Shelley Barrie.

Since COVID-19 began, Hospice Peterborough has continued to care for people in the community at the end-of-life, or living with a life-threatening illness and grief.

Five dollars from each Summer Living Local Box sold will support the purchase of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to keep residents, their families, staff and the community safe.

"The work of Hospice Peterborough—especially in its residence—doesn't pause for a pandemic,” says Living Local Box founder Alicia Doris. “We are very pleased to be able to contribute $500 to help offset the increasing cost of providing safe, quality care at this trying time. Everyone who purchased a Summer Box is to thank for this show of support.”

To learn more about Living Local Box, click here.

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