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THIS INFORMATION IS FOR THE 2025 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
Children's Aid Foundation of Halton's Holiday Dreams
- donate online and choose a fund to direct your donation (Holiday DREAMS)
- for more information call 905-333-4441 ext 0707 or foundation@cafh.ca
City of Burlington Santa Claus Parade
- Sun, Dec 7 at 2 pm (see website for route and more information)
- letter carriers from Canada Post will collect children's letters to Santa along the parade route
- the Burlington Teen Tour Band Boosters will be collecting non-perishable food and Burlington Oldtimers Hockey Club will be collecting monetary donations in support of the Burlington Food Bank
Compassion Society Every Dollar Feeds Hope Campaign
Food for Life Annual Turkey Drive
- Sat, Dec 6 and Sun, Dec 7 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 6: 1 pm-5 pm in downtown Milton
- admission is free with an new unwrapped 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 new unwrapped toys, cash or gift cards at local Canadian Tire locations
- Sat, Nov 29: 2070 Appleby Line, 11 am-3 pm and 777 Guelph Line, 11:30 am-3:30 pm
- Sat, Dec 6: 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 Mon, Dec 8
- for more information email MiracleOnMain@haltonpolice.ca
Halton Regional Police Service Kozy Kids
- accepts donations of new, unused snowsuits, youth sizes 6-16, to provide to school-identified youth in Halton
- donations can be made at 30 Division, 3800 Constable Henshaw Blvd until Fri, Nov 28
Halton Women's Place Holiday Giving
Open Doors Christmas Families Program
- available to Burlington residents in need with children aged 0-18
- registration available online only (begins Nov 3 and remains open until program is full)
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
- create a virtual shoebox
- volunteers distribute these gifts to local women’s shelters and community agencies serving women impacted by homelessness
- for more information email Stacey at halton@shoeboxproject.com or see website
United Way's Holiday Helping Hand
- 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 5
- suggested spending amount is $100-150 per family member
- drop off donations on Mon, Dec 8 and Tue, Dec 9 (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
Thu Dec 18: Next Door Social Space Christmas Lunch
- 12 noon at Next Door Social Space, 650 Plains Rd E
- no registration required
Fri Dec 19: Friday Hub and Lunch Traditional Christmas Meal
- 12 noon-2 pm at Wellington Square United Church, 2121 Caroline St
- no registration required
Sat Dec 20: Next Door Social Space Christmas Breakfast
- 9 am-11 am at Next Door Social Space, 650 Plains Rd E
- no registration required
Thu Dec 25: Burlington East Community Church Christmas Dinner
- 11:30 am or 1:30 pm sitting at Harvest Table Restaurant, 3350 Fairview St
- registration required by Dec 19 by calling 905-637-5155
VOLUNTEERING
Food for Life Annual Turkey Drive
- looking for volunteers 18+ Sat, Dec 6 and Sun, Dec 7 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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