Holiday Assistance Campaign
The 2025 Fundraising Campaign will launch November 12th!
Through the Holiday Hamper Program, we provide food and gifts to members of our Ancaster community who need some extra help.
In 2024, ACS provided 145 families with Holiday Hampers, served an additional 34 households in the Food Bank, and delivered 110 Santa to a Senior care packages to local seniors.
This holiday season, we anticipate supporting over 200 families and we will need your help!
Support the Holiday Hamper Program and your community by donating:
- Non-Perishable Food
- Toiletries & Personal Hygiene Products
- New, Unwrapped Toys
- Grocery & Retail Gift Cards
Donation items must be received by: Friday, December 12th.
More details to come next week!
Family Holiday Tree & Gift Items
Our Holiday Tree is back again this year and the tags will have a new look! Each tag will contain specific gift requests from a child or teenager (up to age 16) here in Ancaster.
More details will be available next week!
We will also be collecting new, unwrapped toys, plus clothing and outwear for children (with the tags).
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 4:30 PM (if needed, please call to arrange an alternate drop-off time).
Santa to a Senior Gift Bags
We were able to distribute 110 Santa to a Senior care packages in 2024. These care packages are created and assembled by our Youth Engagement Program, The Net.
This year, our senior clients will again be receiving pre-assembled Santa to a Senior gift bags. 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.
Thank you for choosing to Give Where You Live in 2024!
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.