For Black History Month 2026 in Canada, The Children’s Breakfast Clubs proudly reflect on the theme “Youth Make a Difference.” Across our communities, young people are shaping change every day through leadership, advocacy, creativity, and courage. Their actions remind us that age is never a barrier to making a meaningful impact. This Black History Month, we honour Barbara Rose Johns, a 16 year old civil rights leader who organized...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
