FirstOntario Credit Union is sharing over $135K with local food banks
In the spirit of giving and investing in community health and wellness, FirstOntario Credit Union is delivering donations totalling more than $135,000 to local food banks before the end of the year. FirstOntario employees are also gearing up to provide an extra ‘Blue Wave’ of volunteer support to help many of these organizations through the holidays.
Feed Ontario: Hunger Report 2022
The 2022 Hunger Report provides analysis of the data gathered by the Ontario food bank network through the Link2Feed client intake system between April 1st, 2021, and March 31st, 2022. This year’s report also includes a feature that explores why it is harder to escape poverty today than it was 30 years ago and how public policy decisions and insufficient investments in our social safety net have resulted in deepening cracks in our economic foundation.
Santa Claus Parade
Santa Claus is coming to town.
Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 2 p.m. in downtown Burlington
We are excited to announce that Burlington’s annual Santa Claus Parade will return to an in-person event this year.
Giving Tuesday 2022
Giving Tuesday is a great way for you to become a part of our team in serving those in need right here in Burlington!
Aldershot Village Tree Lighting
Saturday November 19th 2pm to 6pm.
The Aldershot Village Tree Lighting will once again kick off the Holiday season in Aldershot!
Halton Police Cram A Cruiser – Please bring some non perishable food items for our annual campaign for the Compassion Society of Halton and the Burlington Food Bank.
Burlington Old Timers Hockey Club Christmas Party
Please join us for a fun night of music, dancing, talking, drinking and prizes. Buy raffle tickets for our prize table and bid on live auction items. Burlington Legion, 828 Legion Road (Upper Floor) Saturday, Nov. 26th, 7:00 pm, tickets available at the door.
Burlington Cares Food Drive will Match Your Donation!
As a little incentive to our weekly food drives, from now until December 31st, the Florian Realty Team will match $1 for every pound of food donated. Our goal is to get over 1000 pounds of food. Together we can do it!
Burlington Cares Food Drive
Join the Florian Realty Team as they hold their weekly Burlington Cares Friday Food Drive. This incredible effort, on behalf of the Burlington Food Bank, will cover all of Burlington and Waterdown as they coordinate pickups right from your porch. So, if you have items you can donate, simply email your address to hello@florianrealtyteam.ca to be added […]
Over $15 Million raised across Canada
This year’s Time Horton’s #SmileCookie Campaign has been a resounding success. Thanks to you, over $15,000,000 raised across Canada. Your contribution has helped to fill a growing need in our community and has ensured that Burlington residents that request our assistance continue to receive the same quality and quantity of food that they have come […]
It’s almost time for Smile Cookie week
From Sept. 19 – 25, when you buy a Smile Cookie, 100% of the proceeds go to support a local charity or community group, like your neighbours here at The Burlington Food Bank. It’s deliciously easy to make a difference! Please use the Smile Cookie PRE-ORDER form if you can to help out your local […]
