For 20 years now, The Gift of Giving Back has been inspiring youth to step up, give back, and make a difference. What started with a little red wagon and a dream has grown into one of Canada’s largest community food drives. Together with schools, sports teams, community groups, and generous donors, we’ve collected millions of pounds of food for local agencies, helping families right here at home.
The 2025 Campaign was recently featured in a segment on CHCH News. Click the play button to watch the broadcast.
☀️ ❤️ Today’s message: do things that make you happy.
For many young volunteers, giving back becomes exactly that. A way to connect with their community, support families in need, and discover how powerful their actions can be.
Youth leading with compassion is how stronger communities grow.
Save this as a reminder that kindness matters, and send to a friend who should hear this today. 🫂💬
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Empowering youth.
Feeding communities.
The Gift of Giving Back exists to inspire young people to lead with compassion and create real impact in their communities.
Through youth-led food drives and volunteer initiatives, we are building a movement rooted in kindness, leadership, and service.
Want to stay connected with what we’re building?
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What began with one group of kids collecting food door-to-door has grown into a powerful force for good.❤️
Founder of The Gift, Jean Longfield, believed youth could lead real change. Today, that vision continues through the young volunteers who rally our community to help families across Halton.
Do you care about food security in your community? Follow us to hear about upcoming opportunities to get involved.
Learn more about our story at giftofgivingback.ca or click the link in our bio. ❤️
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💭 Sometimes we all need a reminder.
The small things you do for others matter more than you realize.
At The Gift of Giving Back, we see every day how acts of generosity ripple through a community.
Save this post for a reminder on the days you need it or send to a friend you care about. ❤️
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If you care about youth leadership, community impact, and supporting local families, our newsletter is for you.
Each month we share volunteer stories, community impact updates, upcoming opportunities to get involved, and more!
Join our growing community and stay connected to The Gift movement.
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Last year, our community accomplished something incredible...‼️
Together, we raised over $1 million in value in support of local organizations that serve families across Halton every day.
And we’re just getting started.
Our team is already preparing for another year of impact. While food drive season hasn’t begun, the work behind the scenes is already underway to ensure a strong 2026 season.
This work is only possible with community support. If you’re able, consider making a donation today.
Every contribution helps keep this movement going.
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