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The Okotoks Food Bank has been serving families since 1985. We’re a volunteer run organization directed by a Board and one part-time Executive Director. We provide non-perishable food items, frozen meat and vegetables, as well as fresh produce, eggs, margarine and milk cards. We’re a registered charity under the Societies Act and provide tax receipts to donors. We are supported by nine ministerial churches. We receive support of food and monetary donations from Food Drives and donations from individuals and businesses.

The Voice of the Martyrs Inc. is a registered Canadian non-profit charitable organization (BN/registration number: 107534307RR0001) dedicated solely to serving persecuted Christians worldwide by raising awareness of their plight and providing practical assistance.

Our mission is to inspire and mobilize the community to support relentless innovation in research, teaching and care at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, an internationally-renowned pediatric centre affiliated with the McGill University Health Centre providing highly-specialized healthcare.

The programs and services Gillian’s Place provides helps abused women and their children with the opportunity to rebuild their lives. These programs include support counselling and safety planning, family law advice, safe shelter and transitional assistance. Abused women who may never stay at our shelter still benefit from the free and confidential services we offer.

The North York Harvest Food Bank is the second-largest food bank in Toronto, distributing 1.8 million pounds of food last year through 60 neighbourhood programs. An independent, charitable organization, we envision a community where all members are able to meet their food needs. In 2009, more than 160,000 food hampers were provided to people living in northern Toronto through our member agency network of neighbourhood food banks, programs for expecting mothers and new parents, shelters for women and youth, and community kitchens. Our member agencies include social service agencies, community health centres, faith-based institutions, and volunteer-run organizations. In addition to our warehousing and distribution operations, we coordinate a youth engagement initiative, community garden activities, free pick-your-own farm trips, and a neighbourhood resource centre.

The Surrey Christmas Bureau raises funds to provide an annual registration and distribution process for proven low-income families to receive grocery gift cards, toys, clothing and household items, creating inclusion in community celebration and sharing.

For many years, 'KSM' has been meeting the needs of Oakville's most vulnerable citizens. Through diverse programs, we have been making a positive difference in the lives of families, seniors socially isolated adults, youth and children in our community. Some of our services include computer and employment training, food bank, meals, counselling, homework clubs, youth drop-in and day care. Our staff, along with over 400 volunteers, is committed to assisting those who come through our doors, regardless of colour, culture, religion, economic status, gender or social condition. We are supported by local businesses, charitable foundations, churches and individuals. Through their support, we are able to support over 5,000 people each year.

Burnaby Hospital Foundation raises funds to support the medical equipment needs of Burnaby Hospital. Burnaby Hospital is a 300 bed, community based, acute care hospital caring for over 230,000 people every year. Our Emergency department is one of the busiest in the Province of BC and treats over 45,000 adults and 12,000 children annually.

The Newmarket Food Pantry is a charitable organization staffed by volunteers and is open three mornings a week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., and in the evening on the second Tuesday of the month, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. The food bank provides food to families in need in the Newmarket and East Gwillimbury communities. Clients must provide appropriate ID proving residency in the catchment area and are given three days' worth of food. Clients may access the food bank once every four weeks. Monetary donations are used to purchase much needed food items in bulk as well as milk, margarine and cheese.

The mission of the Barrie Food Bank is to provide temporary food relief to individuals and families of our community who are in need, and to serve as a resource to encourage and guide them along the road to self-sufficiency.

Community Living North Halton, in partnership with families and the community, supports the choices and personal growth of individuals with a developmental disability. Vision: A community where everyone belongs and is valued. CLNH was founded by parents who dreamed of a better life for their sons and daughters. They wanted their children to learn in school, have friends, and be welcome in their communities. Today we continue that vision. Today the organization includes individuals, families and volunteers dedicated to making sure that people with developmental disabilities are able to enjoy their right to lead active and productive lives in their communities.

PARTNERSHIP WEST is a registered charitable organization #88963-8946-RR0001 whose purpose is to provide food and other necessities of life to the needy in our community.We are members of Burlington Food Share, Ontario Association of Food Banks and Food Banks Canada.Our Board of Directors consists of six public members and seven members from various churches. The Board is mandated to ensure that all Federal and Provincial requirements are met and that the maximum amount of donated funds are directed to supporting the needs of our clients.