Help fight hunger this holiday season 

Join us as we partner with CBC for their annual celebration of community and kindness in support of families in London and Area, Make the Season Kind (formerly known as Sounds of the Season). 

Food banks need your help now more than ever. The high cost of living is driving more and more individuals and families to our doors. You can be a lifeline to families experiencing hunger this holiday season. Here are six ways you can help make the season kind. 

Make a financial gift  

Your financial gift to the London Food Bank through CBC Make the Season Kind will help provide emergency food access to thousands of families, seniors, and individuals.  

Donate online via Canada Helps here

By phone: Call our operators at 1-866-416-KIND [5463].    

The donation hotline will be staffed every weekday in December from 8:30am - 4:30pm, except December 5th, when lines will be open from 5:30am - 7:00pm. If we are unable to answer your call, please leave a message and a member of our team will get back to you as quickly as possible. 

Special programming:

Tune in to your favourite shows on December 5th for special Make the Season Kind programming.  

For more information visit CBC London 

Learn more about the CBC School Challenge 

Calling all publicly funded elementary schools across Ontario. The CBC School Challenge invites students and teachers to explore how food insecurity is impacting their local community.

Click here to learn more.

Other ways to support  

Participate in the ‘12 Days of Giving’ 

Want to teach your children about the importance of giving and helping others?

 Perfect for families with young children, “12 Days of Giving” is a great food-donation activity to prompt conversations with kids about hunger, poverty, privilege, social justice, and empathy.

 Click here to download the “12 Days of Giving” worksheet.

Donate food 

Help put food on the table for neighbours who need it by dropping off non-perishable items at any London grocery store, fire hall or a the London Food Bank directly Please CLICK HERE for more details.  

Spread the word   

Multiply your impact by sharing your efforts to #MakeTheSeasonKind on social media. You never know who in your network will be inspired to roll up their sleeves and help. Don’t forget to tag us! 

Together, we can make a difference for our neighbours facing food insecurity.   

Thank you for your generous support of the London Food Bank through CBC Make the Season Kind!