Taylor Clark

LJI Reporter

The Aylmer Community Volunteer Group has launched pre-orders for its annual rain barrel sale.

Organizer Cathy Dubreuil Mellon started the fundraiser over 10 years ago with the Aylmer United Church, which has since closed, and has worked with various other groups and individuals in the community by lending a helping hand.

Working alongside RainBarrel.ca, food-grade barrels are repurposed to offer years of reliable service as rain barrels. The rain barrels come in various sizes, with prices beginning at $55 and rising as high as $200 for two 190-litre barrels. Each rain barrel includes a leaf and mosquito filter basket, an overflow adaptor, a spigot, and an overflow hose. More information can be found at rainbarrel.ca/gatineau.

While other non-profit groups have partnered with RainBarrel.ca in Ontario, Mellon said the fundraiser was the only one of its kind on Gatineau’s side of the bridge, with people coming from Pontiac to Papineauville to pick up rain barrels.

A portion of the proceeds raised will go toward helping those less fortunate in the Aylmer community, along with those seeking temporary shelter at “Tent City.”

Barrels can be picked up at 714 Rue de Vernon on May 25 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Mellon expressed her gratitude to Total Epoxy for once again lending their storage facility for the fundraiser.

For any additional information, Mellon can be contacted via email at mellonhq3@gmail.com or by phone at 819-360-7561.

Photo caption: Pre-orders are underway for the Aylmer Community Volunteer Group’s annual rain barrel sale.

Photo credit: Ville de Gatineau YouTube Screenshot