Shop with a purpose this holiday season

It’s hard to believe that Christmas is just around the corner. That means it’s time to get a jump on your holiday gift shopping!

Village Project is holding its annual Holiday Shoppe, a special shopping event, at their Project Shoppe store on Thursday, Dec. 1, from 5-9 p.m. to assist you in finding unique, locally-sourced gift items for all the special people on your list. Project Shoppe is located within Village Project’s headquarters at 27378 West Oviatt Road in Bay Village.

You will be able to shop and visit with local vendors onsite that evening, including Gourmet Firehouse Salsa, Backattack Snacks and Macrons by Victoria, just to name a few.

Project Shoppe has an array of new merchandise and also offers fun, witty and fragrant candles from Furbish & Fire, The Home Pantry jams made from top-quality ingredients sourced from local farms, delicious chutneys and savory spreads as well as a variety of holiday and themed gift items. You will also find specialty vinegars, granolas and herbed salts made right in the Village Project kitchen using the freshest, organic ingredients.

Grab a friend or two for a fun evening out on Dec. 1. At the same time, experience the joy of shopping with a purpose at this local gem, knowing that proceeds from store purchases help support Village Project’s mission of coming together as a community of all ages to provide nourishing meals and extended care to our neighbors who are experiencing cancer.

This event is free with the donation of one item from Village Project’s “Most Needed Donation Items” list available at ourvillageproject.com/home/kitchen-wish-list.