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THIS INFORMATION IS FOR THE 2024 HOLIDAY SEASON -- INFORMATION WILL BE ADDED AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE
This listing summarizes holiday season donation and sponsorship programs, community meals which provide an opportunity for all members of the public to enjoy a Christmas meal with others (all are free of charge), and volunteering opportunities.
Volunteering
Volunteer Halton has volunteering opportunities for a wide range of local nonprofit organizations.
Food and Gift Drives
- The Salvation Army Acton Community Church Christmas Hampers
Toy Hampers registration is open to families with children between the ages of 0-16 years. Christmas food assistance available to anyone upon request.
Where: 114 Mill St E, Acton
When: Register before Nov 27th
Contact: 519-853-1140
- Links2Care Holiday Giving Program
Links2Care provides lower income Halton Hills residents with gifts over the holidays.
Where: Applications are available online or by contacting Links2Care at 69 Acton Blvd, Acton or 360 Guelph St, Georgetown. Proof of income is required.
When: Deadline for application is Nov 10th
Contact: Janet at 905-873-6502 or jbattista@links2care.ca
Donations: Contact Links2Care to “adopt” a family and purchase new items from their wish list or see website to make a financial donation.
- Miracle on Main Street, Halton Regional Police Service
Accepting toy donations, cash and gift cards at all our Halton Regional Police Service facilities. Donations can also be made online through www.MiracleOnMain.ca, or by visiting one of our scheduled events detailed below. Donations made to district stations can only be accepteed until Dec 9.
Where and When:
11 Division: 217 Guelph St, Georgetown
"Cram-a-Cruiser" dates/times and locations below.
Nov 23, Nov 30 and Dec 7, 11 am-3 pm at the following Canadian Tire locations:
- 777 Guelph Line, Burlington
- 2070 Appleby Line, Burlington
- 1100 Kerr St, Oakville
- 2510 Hyde Park Gate, Oakville
- 400 Dundas St East, Oakville
- 1210 Steeles Ave East, Milton
- 315 Guelph Street, Georgetown
Contact: MiracleonMain@haltonpolice.ca or info@tigerjeetsinghfoundation.com
- Georgetown Bread Basket
Many local groups and organizations are running donation drives for the Georgetown Bread Basket. Please see list on the website
Contact: 905-873-3368 or info@georgetownbreadbasket.ca
- Acton Food Share
Financial contribution can be made by cheque to:
Acton Foodshare
PO Box 74
Acton, Ontario
L7J 2M2
Funds can also be dropped off Tue between 8:30-11:40 am and 12:30-2:30 pm
Food donations can be dropped off during normal business hours at Giant Tiger, No Frills, Sobeys, and Bethel CRC
Community Dinners
- Ev's Kitchen Christmas Lunch
Good food and good friends, meal at no charge
Where: St. John's United Church, 11 Guelph St, Georgetown
When: Fri, Nov 29, 11 am-1 pm
Contact: 905-877-2531; office@stjohnsuc.ca
Donations: small donations to help cover costs gratefully received
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