Record #: BTN4697
Last Full Update: 05 Nov 2024

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Public Comments

For holiday bazaars, see Hamilton Spectator's list of seasonal events here or individual organizations in this directory

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Description (Service)

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

Wed Dec 25: Burlington East Presbyterian Church Christmas Dinner

  • 11:30 am or 1:30 pm sitting at Harvest Table Restaurant, 3350 Fairview St
  • registration required by Dec 17 by calling 905-637-5155

 

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
Hours

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Areas Served Burlington
Eligibility No restrictions
Application

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Languages English
Fees None

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Burlington, ON
 
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