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Programs

Food first, then everything that helps a family stand tall.

Some programs are running now; others open step by step as we grow.

Food Baskets

A full table, every distribution day

Perishable and non-perishable food, produce, dairy and more, shared at our Toronto point and soon in Markham.

  • Registration in your language
  • Your own GHCD family number
  • Updates on distribution days
Register your family
A Dream for Every Child

Backpacks, coats and gifts

Seasonal drives so children start school ready and stay warm all winter.

  • Back-to-school backpacks
  • Winter coats and boots
  • Holiday and birthday gifts
Sponsor a dream
Santa's Gift

A Christmas gift for every child

At our community holiday party, Santa hands every registered child a wrapped gift.

  • Sponsor a gift for a child
  • Volunteer at the wrapping night
  • Run a toy drive
Sponsor a Christmas gift
Scholarships

Helping students go further

Small awards and hands-on help finding and applying for bursaries.

  • Volunteer application coaching
  • Help finding existing bursaries
  • Small GHCD awards as funds allow
Support scholarships
Clothing Bank

Your closet can keep a family warm

Drop off clean, gently used clothing. Volunteers wash, sort and fold every item.

  • Monthly "Sort & Fold" nights
  • Kids' sizes always needed
  • Free boutique-style pick-up days
Volunteer to sort