Christmas Sharing Program

Christmas really can be a time of wonder and transformation. We see it again and again when our generous donors "adopt a family" at Christmas. As one recipient told us, with her extremely limited budget, "There’s nothing extra for toys, and kids are constantly in need of things like clothes and winter boots… Christmas is no different."

Each year Moorelands Community Services provides Christmas hampers to more than 200 low-income Toronto families struggling to make ends meet. And every year during the holiday season, we offer a uniquely personalized way for you to reach out to families in need.

Adopt a family

• You can help make Christmas special this year by adopting a family in need.
• Moorelands will provide you with the first names, ages and interests of the children, along with some suggestions of items you may wish to include.
• All we ask is that you take some time to prepare a list and head out on a magnificent shopping excursion on behalf of the family you are matched with.
• When you have finished, box up the items and bring them into the Moorelands office - we’ll take care of distributing them to your adopted family.

Make a financial contribution

• This year we hope to distribute more than 200 Christmas hampers to families in need. It costs about $360 to prepare a hamper for a family of four.
• You can also make a donation to Moorelands in the name of friends or family. We will send them a holiday card letting them know that you have made a generous gift in their name.
• You get a tax receipt and the knowledge that your gift will give a helping hand to kids and families all year long.

Donate a gift

• Not every family is adopted, and for those who are not, Moorelands will do the shopping. You can help by donating new unwrapped items such as: toys, games, books, calculators, hats, scarves, headbands, puzzles, stuffed animals, toiletry gift sets, gift certificates, electronics, sports equipment etc.
• The children who receive your thoughtful gifts are 0-16 years of age

All contributions are welcome and official receipts will be issued for income tax purposes.