$50 DONATION
HOLIDAY PRODUCE BOXES
for local students to take home for the holiday, filled with fresh fruits, veggies, and fun activities.

 $20 DONATION
WINTER CARE PACKAGES
provide local youth with warm winter gear, essential hygiene items, and nourishing snacks.

​YOUR DONATION MATTERS!​​

In Windsor-Essex, 24% of households face food insecurity, and nearly 13% of children live without reliable access to nutritious food. 

CLICK HERE TO MAKE A DONATION!

* Miscellaneous and residual funds will provide Christmas gifts to children and families in need *

 $10 DONATION
GIFT CARDS will be added to the care packages to get youth inside where it's warm (Tim Hortons) or help a young person fill their cupboards (grocery cards).

GIVE A GIFT THAT TRULY MATTERS

Donate in someone’s name, and they’ll receive a holiday ornament and a certificate celebrating the difference they made for a child.
A perfect gift for teachers, friends, families, or that one person who is impossible to buy for!

Over the years, we have proudly provided hundreds of delicious Christmas meals, hygiene items for youth, care packages for women’s shelters, and essential winter gear. Additionally, we've distributed thousands of school supplies, along with countless gift certificates, clothing, and necessities to students and families in need. With your support, we continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most, ensuring that every holiday season is brighter for our local community.

HOLIDAY GIVING PROGRAM

*TAX RECEIPTS PROVIDED FOR DONATIONS OF $20+

​​'Tis the Season of Giving
Looking for a meaningful way to give back this holiday season? Be a GEM Foundation is dedicated to making this time of year special for local children and families. Through our Holiday Giving Program, we are assembling winter care packages that include warm winter gear, essential hygiene items, and nourishing snacks. We are also preparing produce boxes for students to take home over the holidays. Each box is filled with fresh fruits, veggies, snack ideas, and activity pages to make healthy eating enjoyable.
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Your support can help bring comfort, nourishment, and joy to those who need it most this season.