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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 -
St John’s United Church (Tue Nov 4, 2025)
- 262 Randall St
- 12 noon
- free, 3-course hot lunch followed by social time
- register by email, lunches@stjohnsunited.ca or call 905-845-0551 and leave your name and phone number
Emergency Food Sources
KSM Christmas Wonders and Beyond
- must be a registered and updated member of KSM
- to register call 905-845-7485 or visit website
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
KSM Christmas Wonders and Beyond
- unites the community to ensure families in need can celebrate Christmas in a very special way
- for more information, contact 905-845-7485.
- to donate, click 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
SafetyNet Children & Youth Charities
- 166 South Service Rd E, 905-845-7233 or info@safetynetservices.ca
- Mon-Sat, 9:30am-1pm
- Safetynet relies on community donations to provide free wrap-around services to financially disadvantaged families
- Donate Money, Clothing & Shoes, Diapers & Menstrual Products, Furniture, Household Items or Volunteer
- urgent need of men’s winter coats in all sizes
- for donation options, see website
SafetyNet’s “Holiday Elves” program
- sponsor a family in need
- gift of $100 per child and $100 per family in Wal-Mart gift cards, plus optional essentials like toiletries
- drop-offs will be accepted between Dec 8-Dec 13 at Safetynet, Mon-Fri 9:30 am–4 pm or Sat 9:30 am–1 pm (include activation receipts for the gift cards)
- to sign-up, see website
Where to Donate, Oakville
- HOLIDAY EVENTS & FUNDRAISERS -
Oakville Santa Claus Parade (Sat Nov 15th at 9 am)
- downtown oakville
- Donations of non-perishable food items for Oakville food banks, new toys or gift cards will be very much appreciated
- more information here
GIVEOakville LIVE! (Sun Nov 16th, 2025)
- 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)
- collecting unwrapped toys and financial donations
- 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)
- collecting unwrapped toys and financial donations
- 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
- collecting unwrapped toys and financial donations
- for more information see Website
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