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THIS INFORMATION IS FOR THE 2024 HOLIDAY SEASON -- INFORMATION WILL BE ADDED WHEN AVAILABLE
This listing summarizes:
- holiday season donation and sponsorship programs
- free community Christmas meals
- holiday volunteering opportunities
DONATING OR RECEIVING - FOOD, GIFT AND TOY DRIVES
Acts of Kindness Network Annual Holiday Kindness Drive
- Kindness Care Paks are distributed in December to residents who have been referred by social service agencies
- collects grooming products, winter woollies (hats, gloves, mitts, scarves and socks), sweet treats, small gifts and gift cards/certificates for meals, groceries, clothing, movies and services
- for more information call 905-319-0035 or email aokn@cogeco.ca
Burlington Teen Tour Band Boosters Annual Holiday Food Drive
- collects non-perishable food during Burlington Santa Claus Parade in support of Burlington Food Bank
- Sun Dec 1, parade begins at 2 pm
Compassion Society Holiday Gift Card Program
- accepts retailer gift cards (such as grocery stores, Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart, Burlington Centre, Mapleview Centre, etc.)
- can donate online or by e-transfer to general.compassion@gmail.com (include name, phone number and address for tax receipt)
- make donation by Wed, Dec 11 at 1881 Fairview St (open Mon and Fri 9 am-3:30 pm and Wed 9 am-7 pm)
- for more information call 905-592-3722 or email general.compassion@gmail.com
Food for Life Annual Turkey Drive
- Sat, Nov 30 and Sun, Dec 1 shoppers are encouraged to buy and donate a turkey to Food for Life to help a family or donate online
- Burlington Fortinos locations:
- 1059 Plains Rd E
- 5111 New St
- 2025 Guelph Line
- 2515 Appleby Line
Halton Miracle on Main Street
- the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation, in partnership with Halton Regional Police and the Downtown Milton BIA, runs an annual inclusive holiday festival
- Sat, Dec 7: 2 pm-7 pm in downtown Milton
- admission is free with an unwrapped new toy donation
- for more information see website
Halton Regional Police Service Cram-a-Cruiser Events
- partners with the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation to collect and distribute funds and toys to families in need throughout the Halton Region
- accepts donations of unwrapped toys, cash or gift cards at local Canadian Tire locations
- Sat, Nov 23: 2070 Appleby Line, 11 am-3 pm and 777 Guelph Line, 11:30 am-3:30 pm
- Sat, Nov 30: 2070 Appleby Line, 11 am-3 pm and 777 Guelph Line, 11:30 am-3:30 pm
- Sat, Dec 7: 2070 Appleby Line, 11 am-3 pm and 777 Guelph Line, 11:30 am-3:30 pm
- donations can also be made online or at 30 Division, 3800 Constable Henshaw Blvd until Dec 9
- for more information email MiracleOnMain@haltonpolice.ca
Halton Women's Place Holiday Giving
Salvation Army Christmas Assistance Program
- assistance is available to all who qualify
- register in person at 5040 Mainway, Unit 9
- Nov 22, 9 am-11:30 pm and 1 pm-2:30 pm
- Nov 26, 9 am-12 noon and 1 pm-4 pm
- for more information call 905-637-3893
Socks for Hope
The Purse Project: Hamilton Halton
- collects top-quality new or gently used purses filled with new personal care items to donate to various local organizations that distribute them to the women they serve at Christmas time
- collection campaign runs Nov 1-30
- for collection locations see website
The Shoebox Project: Halton
- accepts standard-sized, decorated shoebox with approximately $50 worth of gifts and essentials that any woman might enjoy, and include a warm greeting or message of support
- can also create a virtual shoebox
- volunteers distribute these gifts to local women’s shelters and community agencies serving women impacted by homelessness
- decorated shoeboxes can be dropped off at Allstate Insurance (5111 New St, Unit 12) Nov 18-Dec 12
- for more information email Stacey at halton@shoeboxproject.com or see website
United Way's Holiday Helping Hand
- craft handmade decorations in support of a local agency, adopt a family in need, or donate to a gift drive
- register online to adopt a family or donate to the gift drive before Fri, Dec 6
- suggested spending amount is $100-150 per family member
- drop off donations on Mon, Dec 9 and Tue, Dec 10 (9 am-6 pm) at the Community Donation Warehouse (additional details will be provided with registration confirmation)
CHRISTMAS MEALS
Provide opportunities to enjoy a traditional Christmas meal
- all are free, and open to all members of the public, except where noted
- donations from the public to support these meals are also accepted
Wed Dec 11: North BurLINKton Turkey Dinner
- 5 pm at Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church, 1401 Guelph Line
- all welcome
Thu Dec 19: Next Door Social Space Christmas Lunch
- 12 noon at Next Door Social Space, 650 Plains Rd E
- no registration required
Fri Dec 20: Friday Hub and Lunch Traditional Christmas Meal
- 11:30 am-2 pm at Wellington Square United Church, 2121 Caroline St
- no registration required
Sat Dec 21: Next Door Social Space Christmas Breakfast Buffet
- 9 am-11 am at Next Door Social Space, 650 Plains Rd E
- no registration required
VOLUNTEERING
Food for Life Annual Turkey Drive
- looking for volunteers 18+ Sat, Nov 30 and Sun, Dec 1 to encourage shoppers to donate a turkey
- email volunteer@foodforlife.ca
Support for Canadian Forces
- Write to the Troops, see here
- Operation Santa Claus (sends holiday care packages to Canadian Forces deployed overseas), see here
United Way's Holiday Helping Hand
Volunteer Halton
- see database of volunteer opportunities here or call 905-632-1975
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