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2026 Winter Coat Drive
14 Nov

More Ways to Donate This Winter – TCBC Winter Gear Drive 2025/26!

This winter, we are making it easier than ever to help children and families stay warm! Thanks to amazing partners and supporters, The Children’s Breakfast Clubs now have more convenient drop-off locations across Toronto, so donating your gently used clean or new winter gear has never been easier. Here’s what you can donate: Winter coats (for kids and adults) Gloves and mittens Scarves and toques Winter boots (kids and adults) New socks (all sizes) Drop-Off Locations: Yorkgate Mall (2nd Floor, near Food Court) – 1 York Gate Blvd,...

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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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09 Sep

Help Us Fill This Truck and Feed Families

As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us look forward to gathering around the table with loved ones, sharing a warm meal, and giving thanks. But for far too many families in our community, that simple joy feels out of reach.  This year, The Children’s Breakfast Clubs is preparing Thanksgiving food hampers for 1,500 families across the GTA – and we need your help to make it happen. Help Us Fill This Truck and Feed Families We’ve launched our “Fill the Truck” campaign to...

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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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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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25 Mar

The Spring Food Hamper Giveaway

The Annual Spring Food Hamper Giveaway, organized by The Ontario Food Terminal on Saturday, March 22, 2025, was a resounding success! The Children’s Breakfast Clubs was one of the organizations involved in preparing and distributing hampers. Thanks to the incredible generosity and support of our amazing supporters, we were able to prepare 1050 and distribute 250 food hampers to the Children’s Breakfast Clubs families.  It warms our hearts knowing that so many families will receive wholesome, nourishing meals...

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03 Mar

TCBC Prom Project 2025

Help Make Students’ Prom Dreams Come True: Prom Project 2025 As we approach the graduation season, The Children’s Breakfast Clubs is excited to host our annual Prom Project 2025. This initiative is designed to help graduating students look and feel their best for their special day. Many students face financial challenges that make it difficult to afford formal wear, accessories, and grooming items for prom. With your support, we can make a difference in their lives and help them...

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