Holiday Assistance Campaign
Our Holiday Hamper Campaign is now accepting donations!
Demand for our food bank services has reached unprecedented levels. Rising living costs, housing insecurity, and economic uncertainty have brought many – including those who never imagined needing help – to our doors.
This year alone, we’ve seen a 43% increase in the number of people coming through our doors. These aren’t just numbers. These are your neighbours, co-workers, and friends.
We anticipate supporting over 200 families this year — and we can’t do it without your help.
At Ancaster Community Services, we believe in the power of community. That’s why we embrace the motto: “Give Where You Live.”
Please help support your community and donate non-perishable food, gift items, gift cards, or make a monetary donation towards our Holiday Hamper Program.
ALL UNWRAPPED GIFTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12TH.
Ways to Make a Difference This Year
Monetary Donations:
Monetary donations are greatly appreciated. Here are the ways to make a monetary donation:
- Donate through our safe and secure Donation Page
- Send a secure e-Transfer to ancastercommunityservices@gmail.com (include your name and address to receive an income tax receipt for donations $20 and up)
- Donate via CanadaHelps – click here to visit our page
- Donate over the phone by calling our office at 905-648-6675
- Donate via cheque – Made out to Ancaster Community Services and mailed to Ancaster Community Services, 300 Wilson Street East, Ancaster, Ontario L9G2B9
- Visit our office and donate in person – we would love to see you!
Family Holiday Tree & Gift Items
Visit our office to select an ornament tag from our Holiday Tree! New this year, each tag includes two or three special requests from a child or teenager (up to age 16) right here in Ancaster.
You can choose to purchase the exact items listed or something similar. If you are unable to fulfill all the requests, simply return the tag with any unpurchased items noted, and those remaining requests will be added back to the board for someone else to choose.
We are also collecting:
- New, unwrapped toys
- New clothing and outerwear for children 16 and under (with the tags)
- Toiletries and personal hygiene products
- Grocery and retail gift cards
All donations can be dropped off at our office at 300 Wilson Street East in the lower level of the library between 9:00AM and 4:30PM (if needed, please call to arrange an alternate drop-off time).
Santa to a Senior Gift Bags
This year, our senior clients will again be receiving pre-assembled Santa to a Senior gift bags, which are put together by volunteers in our Youth Engagement Program, The Net.
We are asking for donations of $25 to cover the cost of one holiday care package, which will include items carefully selected to bring a touch of joy.
This program is a great intergenerational project, connecting youth and seniors.
To donate to this program, please CLICK HERE and direct your donation to Santa to a Senior.
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, or next family gathering. Click here for a list of our 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.
