The Compassion Society of Halton, a Burlington-based charity that serves neighbours in Halton Hills, Acton and Georgetown as well as Burlington, Oakville and Milton, says its food shelves are running very low on canned goods heading into the holidays. In an appeal to the community, it is asking people to help restock.

The items it needs most are canned fish such as tuna and salmon, beans and legumes, canned protein, canned vegetables and canned fruit.

Food donations are taken three days a week at the charity's office at 1881 Fairview Street, Units 4 and 5, in Burlington. Its website lists food drop-off hours as Monday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Those who would rather give money can make a cash donation through the link in the group's Instagram bio.

The charity has also reopened its clothing store and is asking shoppers to be patient as staff settle into its newly set-up space during the busy holiday season.

Its Holiday Gift Card Program is underway too, with a goal of $35,000. The society says the community went past its target last year. It asks that gift cards be donated by Friday, Dec. 4.

Questions about donating food, money or gift cards can be sent to the society at [email protected].