REAL Program

Join us for Pumpkinfest October 15 & 16 from 10 a.m. to 5p.m. at Lester’s Farm Market, 173 Brookfield Road. Park & Ride return shuttle services begin at 10 a.m. at the NL Housing Building (2 Canada Drive)

A portion of the proceeds go to the REAL Program.

Lester’s Farm Market has been a longtime supporter of the REAL Program through the annual Pumpkinfest. REAL is grateful for the continuous support they provide to children and youth of the City of St. John’s.

“We wouldn’t be here without our community so connecting with a program that gives back to families was important to us,” says Susan Lester from Lester’s Farm Market. “The REAL Program was a perfect fit. They make a large impact on the community by giving families the opportunity to be involved in extra-curricular activities that they may not have had access to. Life lessons learned through these activities are something that we believe all families should have access to and the REAL Program helps achieve that. “While the activities for Pumpkinfest may have changed since we started in 2001, the sense of community has stayed the same. Each year, we have many visitors who come and support the REAL Program while enjoying a fun filled day on the farm. Families take part in our hot pepper contest, kids pie eating contest, wagon rides, corn maze, and pumpkin themed games. We have seen Pumpkinfest come full circle as some of our visitors who attended as a child now come with their own families. A portion of the proceeds of Pumpkinfest are donated to the REAL Program. It is a day full of fun while supporting a great cause.”

REAL Support deadlines

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Contact Us

576-8684 or 4556 real@stjohns.ca

Visit StJohns.ca > Living in St. John’s > Recreation and Parks > REAL Program

Ways to Donate

Online through your RECconnect account StJohns.ca/Real

In Person

Drop off at: • Paul Reynolds Community Centre, 35 Carrick Dr • H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, 40 Mundy Pond Rd • REAL Program Office, 1 Crosbie Place • Access St. John’s, first floor City Hall, 10 New Gower Street

By Mail

REAL Program City of St. John’s P. O. Box 908 St. John’s, NL A1C 5M2

Recycle for REAL - Drop off your recyclable containers to any Ever Green Recycling Depot using the code 5768684.

A tax receipt can be issued for any donation over $20.