Volunteers

Volunteers
Caring and Sharing Gala
17 Dec

Celebrating 20 Years of Giving: The Caring and Sharing Christmas Gala 2025

This year, The Children’s Breakfast Clubs proudly celebrated the 20th Anniversary of our Caring & Sharing Christmas Gala, our biggest and most meaningful celebration yet! On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, more than 1,200 children from underserved communities across the GTA arrived at the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex for a magical day supported by Spin Master and the Liberty Entertainment Group. A Historic Year of Partnership For the first time ever, three police jurisdictions, Toronto Police Service, Peel Regional Police, and York Regional Police,...

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2025-26 TCBC Coat Drive
23 Oct

Help Keep Ontario Warm This Winter

Join The Children’s Breakfast Club’s Winter Gear Drive October 2025 – March 27, 2026 As the cold weather sets in, many families across Ontario are facing a tough winter without the proper gear to stay warm. You can help. We’re excited to kick off this season’s Winter Coat Drive, and we’re asking for your support in collecting gently used, clean, or new winter items to help children and families in need. What We’re Collecting: Winter coats (children and adults) Gloves and mittens (all sizes) Scarves and toques Winter...

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17 Oct

Celebrating Young Talent: From the Hands of the Children Art Exhibit & Awards Ceremony

On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, The Children’s Breakfast Clubs hosted the From the Hands of the Children Art Exhibit and Awards Ceremony at the Yorkville Sonesta Hotel. Over 100 guests gathered to celebrate student artwork from Grades 4 to 8 across Ontario. This year’s theme, “The Canadian Charter Rights of Freedom,” inspired powerful drawings, paintings, photos, and poetry that reflected hope, fairness, and community through the eyes of children. The night included exciting prizes, including: Chief of Police for a Day (Toronto Police...

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09 Oct

Youth Led the Way at Thanksgiving Food Hamper Giveaway

1,500 Hampers Packed and Delivered Across the GTA On Saturday, October 4, 2025, The Children’s Breakfast Clubs brought the community together at the Ontario Food Terminal for a morning of service, spirit, and Thanksgiving cheer. With over 100 volunteers lending their hands and hearts, we packed and delivered 1,500 healthy food hampers, totaling more than 50,000 pounds of food, to families across the Greater Toronto Area, making this our largest Thanksgiving initiative yet.. We packed 1,500 food hampers, totaling more than 50,000...

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08 Sep

Rising Demand: The Children’s Breakfast Clubs Featured on CityNews

As students return to classrooms, The Children’s Breakfast Clubs is seeing a dramatic rise in demand. In a recent CityNews segment with Faiza Amin, President Rick Gosling shared that the program served over 500,000 meals last school year across more than 40 Ontario communities — and the need is only growing. The meals provided are not only nutritious but also culturally reflective of the diverse backgrounds of the children served. With food insecurity on the rise, more schools are now on...

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2025 Backpack Giveaway
28 Aug

2025 TCBC Backpack Giveaway

This past week, The Children’s Breakfast Club hosted our annual Backpack Giveaway Event, and what an incredible day it was! With the support of our dedicated volunteers, community partners, and generous sponsors, we distributed over 2,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to children across the Greater Toronto Area. Each backpack was carefully packed with essential items, pencils, notebooks, crayons, and more, so every child can step into the new school year with confidence,...

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21 Jul

Pedals, People, and Purpose: The Story of Ride the Track 2025

On July 19th, over 200 students and 250 public participants gathered at Exhibition Place for Ride the Track 2025. This event, hosted by The Children’s Breakfast Clubs, was made possible thanks to the support of our dedicated partners and generous sponsors: Ontario Honda Dealers, Indy Toronto, Exhibition Place, Les Domestiques Cycling Club, Carquest, Ontario Cycling, and Windmill Farms. We are deeply grateful for your commitment to our mission. The evening shone with the spirit of togetherness. Our VIP guests and community leaders...

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14 May

Thank you, Tim Hortons!

We did it again! Our 2025 Smile Cookie Campaign was an incredible success, and it’s all thanks to you! Together, we raised a remarkable $683,799 CAD-our highest total ever! Your generosity means the world to us and the children we serve. The Children’s Breakfast Clubs extends our heartfelt gratitude to Tim Hortons, their dedicated staff, and every person who purchased a Smile Cookie this year. Click Here and Watch on Breakfast Television This achievement will have a lasting impact. With these...

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28 Apr

2025 TCBC Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign

It was an incredible party at The Hockey Hall of Fame to kick off the 2025 Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign! We were joined by so many wonderful friends and supporters who truly make up our TCBC family. A huge thank you to Tim Hortons for hosting this fantastic event-their staff’s enthusiasm and dedication made the day truly special. Special thanks to Angie and Marwan for welcoming us at their Tim Hortons Hockey Hall of Fame location. We also want to recognize...

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17 Apr

Prom Project 2025: A Joyful Celebration of Confidence and Community

The Children’s Breakfast Clubs’ Prom Project 2025 was a heartwarming success, bringing together students, families, volunteers, and community partners for a day filled with excitement, support, and celebration. The event provided 100s of young men and women with the perfect prom outfits, ensuring they could attend their graduations feeling confident and proud. From the moment students arrived, the atmosphere was electric. Smiles lit up faces as students eagerly browsed through racks...

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