The Inn of the Good Shepherd
The Inn of the Good Shepherd is a nonprofit in Sarnia-Lambton that provides food programs, a soup kitchen, emergency and youth shelter services, and client-centered support programs to people and families in need. The organization runs outreach initiatives such as mobile markets, seasonal drives, and community fundraisers to sustain services. It relies on volunteers, donations, and local partnerships to deliver assistance with dignity and respect.
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Last updated on Jan 29th, 2026
Recent Activity
Fundraising sale benefiting The Inn
Choice Thrift will donate 50% of all sales on Saturday, October 24 to The Inn of the Good Shepherd at the store located at 141 Christina Street. Stop by that day to shop a wide selection of thrift items and support the organization's fundraising effort.
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Catch the Ace promotional update
The Inn of the Good Shepherd reports Catch the Ace week 23 with a progressive jackpot of $9369.00 and 457 tickets sold as of October 20, 2026. This brief promotional update highlights the current prize level and ticket count for supporters following the weekly draw.
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Celebration of Frights donation drop-off
While attending the Celebration of Frights Haunted Halloween Tour you can drop off non perishable food and personal hygiene donations at bins placed at addresses on the tour. The Inn of the Good Shepherd thanks everyone who donates and notes that additional houses on the route may also accept items.
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Fall 2026 Community Grants receipt
The Inn of the Good Shepherd announced that it was among the recipients of the Rotary Club of Sarnia-Bluewaterland Fall 2026 Community Grants. The organization thanks Rotary members for supporting programs and services that help individuals and families across Sarnia-Lambton.
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Catch the Ace week 23 raffle
The Inn of the Good Shepherd is holding Catch the Ace week 23 on Tuesday, October 20 with an estimated progressive jackpot of $8683.50. Buy a $5 ticket at BrownStones Sports Lounge from 12:00 PM to 7:30 PM and watch the live drawing on The Inn's Facebook page; Holiday Cash Calendars will also be sold.
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Catch the Ace ticket fundraiser
Buy a $5 Catch the Ace ticket at BrownStones Sports Lounge to support The Inn of the Good Shepherd, with an estimated progressive jackpot of $8,683.50. The post refers to the draw happening this Tuesday, which corresponds to 2026-10-20 based on the October 16 publication date.
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Mitton Village update
A brief alert from The Inn of the Good Shepherd notes that a battle is brewing in Mitton Village, published on 2026-10-16. This concise headline functions as an early notice to watch for follow up reporting or official community updates.
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Weed Man's Grassroots Giving Food Drive
Weed Man Sarnia is collecting pantry donations for The Inn of the Good Shepherd through its Grassroots Giving Food Drive. Leave boxed or bagged items such as canned goods, nutritious snacks, rice, cereal, pasta, peanut butter, and cooking oil outside your front door on the day of your scheduled lawn care visit and the team will pick them up.
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Share the Warmth Winter Coat Event
The Inn and Temple Baptist Church host Share the Warmth on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Temple Baptist Church, 1410 Quinn Drive in Sarnia. Families can pick up free winter coats, boots, hats, gloves, and socks; bring ID for every family member and your Blue Client Card to receive items. Hot chocolate and treats will be available for everyone.
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Donation drive: pre-made donation bags from Metro
The Inn of the Good Shepherd is asking Sarnia shoppers to pick up pre-made donation bags at Metro this week to support local food programs. The initiative is a community partnership that makes it quick and simple to help neighbors in need while doing regular grocery shopping.
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Catch The Ace: Find tINNy and Win Week 22
Catch The Ace: Find tINNy and Win Week 22 is a progressive ticket fundraiser from The Inn of the Good Shepherd hosted at BrownStones Sports Lounge & Restaurant, with the progressive jackpot at $8683.50. The organization thanks everyone who supported the draw by buying tickets and helping the prize grow.
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Catch The Ace raffle
The Inn of the Good Shepherd is running a Catch The Ace raffle with a progressive jackpot estimated at $8,100, plus 30 percent of todays sales at BrownStones Sports Lounge & Restaurant. Tickets are available in person today for $5 until 7:30 PM, and purchasers must be 18 or older.
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Catch the Ace tickets
The Inn of the Good Shepherd is selling Catch the Ace tickets in person at BrownStones Sports Lounge on Tuesday, October 13 from 12:00 PM to 7:30 PM for $5 each, with an estimated $8,100 jackpot. Tune into the live draw on Facebook at 8:00 PM to see if you find tINNy.
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Thanksgiving gratitude message
The Inn of the Good Shepherd posted a warm Thanksgiving message on 2026-10-12 thanking volunteers, donors, and community partners while reminding readers to remember neighbors facing food insecurity. The post invites community connection and uses local hashtags including #TheInnSarnia and #SarniaLambton.
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Catch The Ace raffle
The Inn of the Good Shepherd is running a Catch The Ace raffle with an estimated progressive jackpot of $8,100. Buy $5 tickets in person at Brownstones, 1000 Finch Drive, on Tuesday, October 13 from 12:00 PM to 7:30 PM, with all proceeds supporting The Inn's programs.
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Thanksgiving holiday hours and service notice
The Inn of the Good Shepherd will close its John St. offices and Food Bank for Thanksgiving on Monday, October 12, 2026, but the Soup Kitchen will operate that day from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. The organization will resume regular hours on Tuesday, October 13; visit www.theinnsarnia.ca for details and ongoing ways to support their mission.
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Catch the Ace week 21 announcement
The Inn of the Good Shepherd reports that Week 21 of Catch the Ace was held at BrownStones Sports Lounge & Restaurant on 2026-10-06, with 469 tickets sold. The announcement thanks everyone for coming out and highlights the ongoing chance to find tINNy and win.
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Catch the Ace ticket sales
The Inn of the Good Shepherd is selling Catch the Ace tickets for $5 each at BrownStones Sports Lounge, with sales open until 7:30 PM and a live draw streamed on Facebook at 8:00 PM on October 6, 2026. You do not need to be present to win, making it easy to support the cause and watch the draw online.
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Organization appreciation post
The Inn of the Good Shepherd posted a brief, heartfelt message on 2026-10-06 saying, "Such a great idea and we can't thank you enough!". The short appreciation note highlights community gratitude and is ideal to share or use as an example of a concise thank you from an organization.
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Catch the Ace progressive draw
Week 21 of The Inn of the Good Shepherd Catch the Ace progressive draw is happening today, October 6, with tickets sold in person at BrownStones Sports Lounge & Restaurant from noon to 7:30 PM for $5. The estimated progressive jackpot is $7396.50, making this a high value local fundraiser to support The Inn.
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Donation of feminine hygiene products
Tampon Tuesday Sarnia Lambton donated 267 boxes of feminine hygiene products to The Inn of the Good Shepherd, a sizeable community contribution announced on October 2, 2026. The post highlights local partnership and the practical impact of this gift for clients served by the organization.
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Birthday club donation acknowledgment
The Inn of the Good Shepherd thanked Kristen Aikman for donating 52 cake mixes and icing to its birthday club on 2026-10-02. The donation helps the birthday club provide cakes for resident celebrations and is acknowledged publicly to encourage community support.
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation acknowledgement
The Inn of the Good Shepherd pauses on September 30 to acknowledge the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, honoring children who never returned home, Survivors of residential schools, and their families. The message stresses listening, learning, and a continuing commitment to Indigenous voices, closing with Every Child Matters and community hashtags.
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Catch the Ace Week 20
Catch the Ace Week 20 is a weekly fundraiser for The Inn of the Good Shepherd, with the progressive jackpot now at $7396.50. The update thanks BrownStones Sports Lounge & Restaurant and community members who bought tickets and came out to support the cause.
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Find tINNy and Win
Find tINNy and Win keeps the Catch the Ace vibe going every Tuesday at BrownStones Sports Lounge, with ticket sales from 12:00 PM to 7:30 PM and tickets priced at $5 each. The progressive jackpot stands at $6,793.50, making it a tempting local stop while the Legion version returns in November.
