CBC Make the Season Kind Campaign

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 Hamilton, 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. Since 2021, food bank usage has jumped by over 50%. In Hamilton, more than 18,900 people will visit a food bank in a single month, with children making up 34% of all food bank visits.

But 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 Hamilton Food Share through CBC Make the Season Kind will help provide emergency food access to thousands of families, seniors, and individuals.

Donate online using our secure donation link

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

The donation hotline will be staffed 8:30am - 4:30pm every weekday (except holidays) from December 1- 31, except December 5, 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 favorite shows on December 5 for special Make the Season Kind programming.

For more information visit: cbc.ca/kindontario

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 Hamilton Food Share at 339 Barton St, Stoney Creek, ON L8E 2L2, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  

Click here for a list of our most needed items. 

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 Hamilton Food Share through CBC Make the Season Kind!