This Christmas, you can help share warmth, dignity, and joy with someone in need! Fill a backpack with these items, and they will be gifted to our guests on Christmas morning.
- Backpack (darker colours preferred)
- Underwear
- Long Underwear
- Warm socks
- Toque
- Mittens/Gloves
- Travel mug
- $10 Tim Hortons or McDonald’s Gift Cards
- Transit Tickets
* Please DO NOT include food, chocolate, candy, or items with alcohol.
Every backpack — and every item donated — helps bring hope, comfort, and Christmas cheer to someone who needs it most.
To build a Backpack via Kits for a Cause, click here.
Drop-Off Locations
Community Impact Centre Downtown
102 11 Ave SE
Calgary, AB T2G 0X5
Seven days a week from
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Foothills Shelter
7025 44 St SE
Calgary, AB T2C 4E8
Seven days a week from
8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
This Christmas, you can help share warmth, dignity, and joy with someone in need! Join us in filling backpacks with essential items and a few festive treats — or simply donate any of the items below to help us fill backpacks for our guests.
- Backpack
- Warm socks, Gloves & Toques
- Bus Tickets & Hand Warmers
- $10 GIft Card (Tim Hortons or Mcdonald's)
- Travel Size Toiletries (Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Toothpaste, Toothbrush, etc.)
- Baby Wipes
- Wrapped Chocolate or Candy
Every backpack — and every item donated — helps bring hope, comfort, and Christmas cheer to someone who needs it most.
To build a Backpack via Kits for a Cause, click here.
Drop-Off Locations
The Mustard Seed Community Support Centre
10568 114 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5H 3J7
Monday – Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Please go to the rear side of the building
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