P.E.I. residents, businesses jump on board to help out with Scott’s Socks

The response to a recent article about Scott’s Socks – a fundraising effort to help those less fortunate – has been “incredible and overwhelming,” said founder Scott MacTaggart.

A Guardian article on Nov. 19 detailed MacTaggart’s efforts to provide clothing and other donations to men’s and women’s shelters around Charlottetown.

In the days following, MacTaggart said he’s been contacted by many people offering to help.

“I’ve had people reaching out, asking where they can drop items off, people messaging that they could be drop-off sites,” he said in a Facebook message. “Even someone from B.C. wanted to reach out and help in some way.”

It didn’t take long before two Charlottetown businesses jumped on board and offered to be drop-off locations, including Bar1911 (113 Longworth Ave.) and Rawsome Juice Bar (133 Queen St.).

Ben Murphy, chief operating officer of Murphy Hospitality Group, said when he heard MacTaggart was looking for a location, he figured Bar1911 would be a good fit and said donations could be dropped off any time during business hours.

“(We) always love supporting a very worthy event, especially around the holidays,” Murphy said.

Suzanne Keough, owner of Rawsome, said she was happy to help out.

“I love when a small community gets together (and helps) each other out, especially this time of year,” she said. “It’s so important to help our neighbour when we can.”

Teresa Marleau, who has offered to help out from the western end of the Island, can be reached via email at tmmarleau@gmail.com.

Sarah Swain in Summerside, also offered to collect donations. She can be reached on Facebook at Facebook.com/sarah.bear.swain.

Monetary donations can be made to scottmactaggartpsg@gmail.com.

To get involved or for more information, visit the Scott’s Socks Facebook page.