How to Submit a Listing

Community organizations can submit their holiday programs, events, or donation drives by online form or by emailing hip@oakville.ca.

A seasonal guide to holiday giving and receiving in Halton

• find opportunities to donate, participate in fundraising events, or access support during the holiday season.

THIS INFORMATION IS FOR THE 2025 HOLIDAY SEASON -- INFORMATION WILL BE ADDED AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE

- SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES -

Emergency Food Sources

• for a list of Oakville Food Banks and Meal Programs, visit How to Find - Food Banks & Community Meals, Oakville

OMHS Pet Food Bank

• Provides dog and cat food through 12 food banks and 20 community programs throughout Oakville and Milton
• to find locations, visit omhs.ca/omhs-pet-food-bank
• food shelves at the Oakville Public Library ‘s Central, Clearview, and Glen Abbey branches are open to the public during branch hours

- WAYS TO GIVE -

Fare Share Food Bank

Monetary and food donations are appreciated

• visit the website for a list of most needed items
• 1240 Speers Rd, Unit 6, call ahead for hours 
• food donation bins located at local grocery stores
• contact: 905-847-3988

GIVEOakville

The GIVEOakville campaign runs from Nov 14-Dec 8, during which time you can browse the digital catalogue and select from dozens of local charities to support

GIVEOakville Fund

• all money donated to this Fund will be allocated to the 2025 GIVEOakville charities
• GIVE TO GIVEOakville Fund here

Halton Women’s Place

Sponsor a Family — Give Comfort and Choice

• When you sponsor a family, you’re giving:
  • New pajamas (comfort + joy)
  • A gift card (dignity + independence)
  • A grocery gift card (a warm holiday meal)
• Sponsor a family here

Other Ways to Give

• Grant a Holiday Wish
  • Bring joy to a woman or child by helping us provide essentials that create dignity and hope.
  • Grant a Wish here
• Become a Monthly Donor
  • Your monthly gift provides stability and healing, long after the holidays are over.
  • Donate Monthly here

Miracle on Main (Toys for Tots)

Donate new unwrapped toys or funds

• only accepting donations until Fri, Dec 12, 2025
• donate online or at any Halton Police location:
  • Regional Headquarters: 2485 North Service Rd. W., Oakville
  • 20 Division: 95 Oak Walk Dr, Oakville

Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre

Donations of food, gift cards (eg. Oakville Place Mall, Walmart, Canadian Tire, etc..), family Christmas food or gift hampers as well as monetary donations are gratefully appreciated

• 2200 Sawgrass Dr
• contact: 905-257-6029, or michelle@opnc.ca

SafetyNet

Safetynet relies on community donations to provide free wrap-around services to financially disadvantaged families

• 166 South Service Rd E, 905-845-7233 or info@safetynetservices.ca 
• Mon-Sat, 9:30am-1pm
• Donate Money, Clothing & Shoes, Diapers & Menstrual Products, Furniture, Household Items or Volunteer
• See website

Where to Donate, Oakville

• Used Appliances, Clothing, Furniture, and Household Goods
• Used Books
• Used Wheelchairs and Assistive Equipment

- HOLIDAY EVENTS & FUNDRAISERS -

GIVEOakville LIVE! (Nov 16th)

• at Appleby College
• drop in at any time between 1 pm and 3 pm
• meet the GIVEOakville Charities in person, learn about some of the important work going on in our Town, connect with other Oakville residents passionate about our community
• Register Here

Cram-a-cruiser (Sat Nov 29th, 2025)

• 2510 Hyde Park Gate, Oakville from 10 am–2 pm
• 400 Dundas Street East, Oakville from 10:15 am–2:15 pm
• 1100 Kerr Street, Oakville from 10:30 am–2:30 pm

Cram-a-cruiser (Sat Dec 6th, 2025)

• 2510 Hyde Park Gate, Oakville from 10 am–2 pm
• 400 Dundas Street East, Oakville from 10:15 am–2:15 pm
• 1100 Kerr Street, Oakville from 10:30 am–2:30 pm

Miracle on Main Street (Sat Dec 6th, 2025)

• 1 pm – 5 pm
• Downtown Milton
• Website

Hours vary with event

No restrictions

No application required