This Thanksgiving, find out how you can help a neighbour facing hunger.
From food donations to funds, or even your time, there are so many ways you can help in your community.
88.5 The Lake Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive
Join 88.5 The Lake on Thursday, October 9th from 10am –6pm at Sobeys in Grimsby 44 Livingston Ave for our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. In support of Grimsby Benevolent Fund. Every contribution, big or small, can make a significant difference in the lives of families this Thanksgiving.
Giving thanks: Hamilton Fire Department Open House and Food Drive
The Hamilton Fire Department warmly invites all residents to a Thanksgiving Day open house on October 13, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Visit any of the participating fire stations to connect with local firefighters, experience the stations through guided tours and discover important fire safety tips to keep your family safe.
Locations:
Station 1: 35-43 John Street North
Station 2: 1400 Upper Wellington Street
Station 3: 965 Garth Street
Station 4: 729 Upper Sherman Avenue
Station 5: 1227 Stone Church Road East
Station 6: 246 Wentworth Street North
Station 7: 225 Quigley Road
Station 8: 400 Melvin Avenue
Station 9: 125 Kenilworth Avenue North
Station 10: 1455 Main Street West
Station 11: 24 Ray Street South
Station 12: 199 Highway 8, Stoney Creek
Station 14: 595 Chapel Hill Road, Elfrida
Station 15: 415 Arvin Avenue, Stoney Creek
Station 16: 939 Barton Street, Stoney Creek
Station 17: 363 Isaac Brock Drive, Stoney Creek
Station 18: 2636 Highway 56, Binbrook
Station 19: 3303 Homestead Drive, Mount Hope
Station 20: 661 Garner Road East, Ancaster
Station 21: 365 Wilson Street, Ancaster
Station 23: Memorial Square, Dundas
Station 24: 256 Parkside Drive, Waterdown
Station 25: 361 Old Brock Road, Greensville
Station 26: 119 Lynden Road, Lynden
Station 27: 795 Old Highway 8, Rockton
Station 28: 1801 Brock Road, Freelton
GBF Community Services (Grimsby)
GBF understands the importance of celebrating holidays with special meals. We offer hampers with complete meals including dessert for our families at Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Thanksgiving hampers include a turkey with all the trimmings. For more information, visit https://gbfgrimsby.com/donate-now/
West Lincoln Community Care (West Lincoln)
Our Holiday Hampers for Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter are filled with food so that clients can enjoy the holidays, celebrating with family and friends. For more information, visit https://westlincolncc.com/donate-today/
Village of Hope Niagara (Lincoln)
We're bringing families back to the table with our autumn Harvest of Hope. Again we're providing over 400 family food hampers, and 140 seniors food hampers with all the trimmings for Thanksgiving meals for our neighbours in need, in addition to our regular programs and services. This is all made possible by your donations — please share, if you're able to. All Donations Matched. For more information, visit https://villageofhopeniagara.org/donate
Pelham Cares (Pelham)
We provide additional support at holiday times for clients to have what they need for a celebratory meal. For more information, visit https://pelhamcares.org/donate/