What is the safest way to purchase a poppy during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Rather than buying one directly from another person, it is safer to pick up your poppy from an unstaffed box, like one you might find at a checkout counter. Alternatively, you can purchase a digital poppy online or donate directly to the Royal Canadian Legion.

Should you choose to buy or sell a poppy in person, make sure that you are wearing a mask and that you sanitize your hands regularly.

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