in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, M ar ch 25 ,2 02 1 | 26 HALTONREGION COVID-19VACCINE PROGRAM The following groups can book COVID-19 vaccination appointments using our online booking system: To book an appointment: More priority populations now eligible! • All residents 75 years of age and older (born in 1946 or earlier) • Indigenous adults (including First Nations, Métis and Inuit populations) aged 55 years of age and older (born in 1966 or earlier) • Staff and essential caregivers from long-term care and retirement homes (who have not received their first dose) • Health care workers who live OR work in Halton (highest, very high and high priority groups) • Adults receiving chronic home health care (through a Local Health Integration Network or Home Care Agency) If you know someone who is currently eligible and may need assistance booking online, please reach out. Thank you! Visit halton.ca/COVIDvaccines Vaccinations are by appointment only (no walk-ins) and must be booked through Halton Region (appointments cannot be booked through the Provincial system). Residents who require assistance can also call 311. Get the latest information on Halton's COVID-19 Vaccine program by visiting halton.ca/COVIDvaccines. NEW! Starting Friday, March 26: All residents 70 years of age and older (born in 1951 or earlier) Oakville residents are being invited to try a cup of chocolate chip cookie dough hot chocolate for a good cause. March is Giving Back Month at Tribeca Coffee Co., 174 Lakeshore Rd. E., and to celebrate, the local business is offering a spe- cial beverage to raise funds for Kerr Street Mis- sion. The delicious fundrais- er runs until the end of the month, when this unique hot chocolate will no lon- ger be available. "We decided to come up with a seasonal type of drink, something different than what we normally do to pique people's interest," said Dave Despins, Tribeca Coffee owner. "Something younger people would also like. There is no espresso in it so it's good for kids, too." Staff at Kerr Street Mis- sion also contributed to the drink's creation. The local charity says funds raised will likely go toward keeping its food bank shelves stocked and providing its clients with more healthy food choices. Heidi Avery, marketing director for Kerr Street Mission, said the COVID-19 pandemic has only in- creased the need for assis- tance in the community. "In 2019 we would have about 407 people per week come in and use our servic- es, mainly food," she said. "Last week we saw about 650 people. So, the need has just increased so much." Tribeca's chocolate chip cookie dough hot choco- late is $5.25 with $1 from each cup sold going to Kerr Street Mission. There is also a jar on the counter residents can use to make additional dona- tions if they want to. Avery said Kerr Street Mission is fortunate to have donors and business- es like Tribeca Coffee that are willing to step up to support those in need in the Oakville community. "There is so much gen- erosity and support that we've seen," she said. "Tribeca is a small bou- tique coffee shop, and I am sure they have struggled as well, but they saw the need and the importance of sup- porting a charity within Oakville and being a part of something bigger." For more information, visit www.kerrstreet.com. A FUNDRAISER TO WARM UP TO Tribeca Coffee manager Monika Kruszka holds a cup of the specialty hot chocolate, which customers can savour in support of Kerr Street Mission, Graham Paine/Metroland DAVID LEA dlea@metroland.com NEWS SPECIAL HOT CHOCOLATE WILL SUPPORT KERR STREET MISSION