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Ancaster Community Services
300 Wilson Street East
Ancaster, ON L9G 2B9
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Holiday Assistance Campaign
The 2024 Holiday Assistance Campaign is now accepting donations!
As we enter the holiday season, we are reminded of both the generosity and needs within our community. With current economic conditions, there are residents here in Ancaster who are struggling to meet basic needs and are often confronted with food insecurity.
For the current year-to-date, we have seen a 62% increase in the number of individuals accessing the Ancaster Food Bank compared to last year.
Our goal is to provide 125 holiday hampers and gifts to income-challenged families and seniors in the community to ensure that no one gets left behind during the holiday season.
We need your help to achieve this goal.
We embrace the motto ‘Give Where You Live’ here at Ancaster Community Services. Please help us ensure that everyone in our community can feel the care and compassion of our Ancaster neighbours.
You can support your community and donate gift items, gift cards or make a monetary donation towards our Holiday Assistance Program.
ALL UNWRAPPED GIFT ITEMS MUST BE DELIVERED TO OUR OFFICE BY THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12TH!
Ways to Make a Difference This Year:
Monetary Donations
Monetary donations are greatly appreciated! Here are all the ways you can make a monetary donation:
- Donate through our safe and secure Donation Page
- Send a secure e-Transfer – simply log on to your online banking account and send a donation from the comfort of your own home to ancastercommunityservices@gmail.com. The message in the description box must indicate your email and mailing address to send a charitable tax receipt (for donations over $20).
- Donate via Canada Helps – click here to visit our page
- Donate over the phone by calling our office at (905) 648-6675
- Donate via cheque – mail to: Ancaster Community Services, 300 Wilson Street East, Ancaster, Ontario L9G 2B9
- Visit our office and donate in person – 300 Wilson Street East (lower level of the library)
Family Holiday Tree & Gift Items
Visit our office to pick an ornament tag from our Family Holiday Tree! These ornament tags each contain a specific gift request and you will find them on our festive holiday board in the lower level of the library!
We are also collecting the following gift items:
- New, unwrapped toys
- Clothing with tags for children under 18
- Outerwear with tags for children – gloves, mittens, hats, scarves, pajamas, slippers, clothes
- Toiletries & personal hygiene products
- Grocery & Retail Gift Cards
ALL unwrapped gift items must be into our office by Thursday, December 12th.
All gifts can be dropped off to our office at 300 Wilson Street East in the lower level of the library from Monday to Friday between 9:00AM-4:00PM (please call to arrange an alternate drop-off time).
Santa to a Senior
This year, our senior clients will be receiving pre-assembled Santa to a Senior care packages, which are put together by our Youth Engagement Team, The Net. We are asking for donations of $25 to cover the cost of one holiday care package!
This program is a great intergenerational project, connecting youth and seniors.
Food Donations
We are always in need of non-perishable food donations. A significant part of our Holiday Hamper program is to provide food to families and individuals. You can hold a food drive at your school, work, organization, sports team, or next family gathering. Click here for our list of most-needed items.
We can also accept limited donations of fresh food. Please contact us at 905-648-6675 to discuss options for fresh food donations.
More Information
For more information or to register for this program, please click here.