Barrie and District Christmas Cheer

Site: Barrie

Record #: BAR0019
Last Modified: 26 Nov 2024
Last Full Update: 08 Nov 2024

Memos and Bulletins

Public Comments Applications for 2024 open November 13, 2024

Contact Information

Site Information

Description (Site) Barrie and District Christmas Cheer Headquarters is located near the intersection of Huronia Rd and Truman Rd.
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

Description and Service Details

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 the holiday
  • 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
    Hours Online available Mon-Sun 24 hours. See in person dates and times in Application Section

    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
    Visit the application assistance centre location, Click here for guidelines and required documents

    2024 Dates
    Kozlov Mall, 400 Bayfield St, Barrie (Previous Video Time Location)
    November 19, 2024 - 10 am-2 pm
    November 28, 2024 - 1 pm- 6 pm
    December 5, 2024 - 10 am- 4 pm
    December 7, 2024 - 9 am-2 pm
    Languages English
    Fees None

    Agency and Service Names

    Alternate Name Christmas Hamper Programs

    Agency Information

    Parent Agency Name Barrie and District Christmas Cheer
    Legal Status (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity
    Funding Donations

    Taxonomy and Classification