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Barrie and District Christmas Cheer

Site: Barrie

Record #: BAR0019
Last Modified: 09 Nov 2024
Last Full Update: 08 Nov 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Assemble and distribute food hampers, children's gifts and/or gift cards at Christmas to individuals and families in Barrie, Innisfil, Essa, and Oro Townships who are in need

  • each hamper contains ingredients for a full-course Christmas dinner, as well as lunch and breakfast foods for about a week
  • each child up to ten years receives a new quality toy and youths ages 11-16 years receive a gift certificate
  • To donate online go to Donate Christmas Cheer or send by mail or drop off at a centre
  • donor gifts can be made in someone's name (receive a gift card to give)
  • for Christmas Cheer fundraising events click here

    Service Details

    Public Comments Applications for 2024 open November 13, 2024
    Hours Online available Mon-Sun 24 hours. See in person dates and times when available

    Dates: Online Applications taken until mid Dec 2024
    Areas Served Barrie ; Essa ; Oro-Medonte ; Innisfil County
    Eligibility
    • For those receiving financial assistance or no assistance at all and those who need help to cover the extras at Christmas
    • available to grandparents raising grandkids and young parents of small children. For single parents, married parents, families and single people too
    • Applicants who apply or receive Christmas assistance through other agencies will not qualify
    Application Check Website/Social Media in late October for dates, apply online or in-person

    Online
    • application requires uploading documents providing proof of income
    • access to a computer, tablet or mobile device is a requirement
    • have your selected documents ready prior to starting your online application
    • Click here to apply online.
    In Person
    In-person application centres will open beginning Nov. 19th. Dates and locations will be available soon.
    Languages English
    Fees None

    Address and Location

    Located In Community Barrie
    Address & Map
    Barrie & District Christmas Cheer Headquarters
    49 Truman Rd
    Barrie, ON
    Canada L4N 8Y7
    Intersection Huronia Rd and Truman Rd
    Mailing Address Barrie & District Christmas Cheer 
    Box 161 
    Barrie, ON 
    Canada L4M 4T2
    Physical Access Fully Accessible

    Contact Information

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