Every year, The Children’s Breakfast Clubs host a Winter Coat Drive in support of children and families who do not have adequate winter clothing. We believe it is crucial that children have access to warm winter clothing so that they can enjoy the outdoors during frigid weather and remain healthy and safe. Children who are not dressed appropriately for the winter season are often more susceptible to illness which can result in them missing school. It is our goal to ensure that no child in Ontario is cold this Winter season.
Our 5th annual Coat Drive kicked off in October 2019 and will be running until March 6, 2020. Last year we successfully collected over 50,000 coats for children and families in need throughout Southern Ontario. This year, we are very close to achieving our target of 70,000 coats. With only a few weeks left, we encourage you to please donate and help us keep families warm this winter!
How it Works:
During the winter season, our community partners, emergency services, social agencies and schools hand out coat vouchers to families and individuals in urgent need of warm winter clothing. Each family member is invited to drop by one of our three coat store locations and choose a suitable coat for themselves. Our kind and dedicated volunteers are present at the coat store locations to assist families with selecting warm coats and to ensure that they feel comfortable and content.
Our Coat Drive would also not be possible without the generous support from our amazing partners, sponsors and friends including:
Chris
Campbell from Carpenters
Local 27
Alecia Charny from Harvey
Kalles Real Estate Brokerage
Papageorge Family from Tim
Hortons
Suzy Margorian from Cosentino
Linda Fiore Ceolin from Organized
Interiors
Members from One
King West Hotel & Residence
Volunteers from Ismail
Civic
Most Needed Items:
We are accepting the following items in clean, good quality, gently-used condition:
- Coats
- Snow pants
- Sweaters
- Hats
- Mittens & Gloves
- Scarves
- Socks
- Shoes
- Boots
Drop-off Locations:
You can drop off winter coats, clothing and accessories to any of our three coat stores below:
High Rise Building
50 Tuxedo Court, Toronto
(Markham and Ellesmere)
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Humbercrest United Church
16 Baby Point Road, Toronto
(Off of Jane St.)
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Toronto Police Service 14 Division
350 Dovercourt Road, Toronto
(Dundas St. W. and Dovercourt Rd.)
Hours of Operation:
Thursday, Friday, Saturday
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
You can also drop off items at any Carquest location in Ontario. Click here to view the list of locations.
Interested in getting involved? For more information or to arrange for pick up/drop off, contact The Children’s Breakfast Clubs team at 437.836.6222 or email info@breakfastclubs.ca.
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