On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, over 1,200 children from marginalized communities across the Greater Toronto Area gathered at the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex for our Annual Caring and Sharing Christmas Gala! This heartwarming event, supported by Spin Master Corp. and Liberty Entertainment Group, was a day of joy, giving, and community spirit that these children will carry in their hearts for years to come. The gala, which took place from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, transformed the iconic Liberty Grand into...
We are excited to share that our Thanksgiving Food Hamper Giveaway on Saturday, October 12, 2024, was a huge success! Thanks to the incredible support from our community, we prepared and distributed 1,000 food hampers and 102 frozen turkeys, ensuring our families receive wholesome, nourishing meals during this important time of year. The day began bright and early at the Ontario Food Terminal, where over 90 dedicated volunteers gathered, full of energy and enthusiasm. Together, they packed fresh fruits and vegetables...
As winter approaches and the temperatures drop, it’s time for us to come together and make a real difference. We’re excited to announce The Children’s Breakfast Clubs Winter Coat Drive, running from September 16, 2024, through March 14, 2025. This is your chance to help ensure that no child in Ontario faces the cold without proper warmth. Why Your Donations Matter Winter can be tough for many families, especially when it comes to staying warm. Your gently used winter coats and accessories...
We are absolutely thrilled to share that our Backpack Giveaway event on August 27th was a resounding success! Held at Yorkgate Mall, we distributed a record-breaking 1,505 backpacks, making it the largest event of its kind to date. A heartfelt thank you goes out to our incredible partners who made this event possible: BIC Canada Yorkgate Mall Spin Master Tim Hortons Global Medic Winners, HomeSense Marshalls American Express Scotia Bank Toronto Police Services Peel Police. Your support and generosity were crucial in equipping these backpacks with the essential supplies our students need to...
The Children’s Breakfast Clubs made history on July 20th, 2024, with their first-ever Honda Indy Bike Ride at The Exhibition Place in Toronto! This groundbreaking event brought together 100 enthusiastic children and youth who formed teams, supported by their schools and the Toronto Police Service. Ahead of the big day, these young participants immersed themselves in a comprehensive Healthy Lifestyle program, mastering bicycle safety and assembly skills. The highlight of the event was undeniably the chance for these young riders to...
The Children’s Breakfast Clubs is always working on something new and exciting for our Children! How cool is it that we are getting the opportunity to ride the Honda Indy Track on Saturday, July 20th, 2024. It is the first EVER event of its kind! 100 children and youth have registered and formed teams of 10, with the support of their schools and The Toronto Police Service. We have leaders for each team, who will train the participants through a Healthy...
“Time together as a family is a gift.” On Saturday, June 15th, the Children’s Breakfast Clubs invited our children, our families, the Toronto Police Service, Toronto Paramedic Services, our Breakfast Club Leaders, local artists, musicians, the Breakfast Clubs friends and supporters, volunteers and members of the public to join us for the Thomas Foster Family Picnic. It was a beautiful sunny day at The Exhibition Place and activities were set up all around. From face painting and henna tattoos, to tug of...
We did it! Our 2024 Smile Cookie Campaign was a success and we owe it all to you! The Children’s Breakfast Clubs wholeheartedly thanks Tim Hortons and every single person who purchased a smile cookie this year. We managed to raise $475,575.14! We are so thankful to everyone who was involved. This will go such a long way in allowing us to continue to serve hot, culturally reflective and nutritious meals to our children all across Southern Ontario. We will also...
It was a party at The Hockey Hall of Fame! We kicked off our Smile Cookie Campaign with so many wonderful people. We are so lucky to have friends and supporters that we can call our TCBC family! A HUGE thank you to Tim Hortons for throwing this amazing event. Their staff were so enthusiastic about everything that they created for this special day. Thank you to Angie and Marwan for hosting us at their Tim Hortons Hockey Hall of Fame location....
We are excited to announce that The Children’s Breakfast Clubs is once again the recipient of the funds generated from the Toronto Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign. This year’s Smile Cookie Campaign runs at all Tim Hortons locations from Monday, April 29th, to Sunday, May 5th, 2024. As you know, 100% of the $1.50 spent on a Smile Cookie at any of the Toronto/GTA Tim Hortons locations during this time will be used to directly provide hot, nutritious and culturally reflective breakfasts to children in...