Infant Food Bank Donors

Support MCRC's Infant Food Bank and help provide baby essentials to a local infant in need.

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The pandemic isn’t done with us yet!
The pandemic and its far-reaching effects are still with us. Our services and supports remain in high demand and are under great strain.  As we head into more uncertainty with rising inflation, a looming recession, and the ongoing impacts of the pandemic, creative and consistent fundraising is one off the most important things we do to ensure a sustainable program for our families. 

With the rising cost of groceries and other essential items, families are now struggling more than ever before. Each month, we help an increasing number of new families who are relying on the Infant Food Bank for essential items for their babies and children.  We need your help!  

Donations

We are always in need of: 

  • Large size diapers 4, 5, 6 Note: We are no longer able to accept open packages of Diapers 
  • Enfamil formula
  • Baby cereal 

 Donations are eligible for a tax receipt. If you would like a Charitable Tax Receipt for physical items a receipt of purchase must be presented at the time of the donation. All monetary donations over $25.00 are eligible for a Charitable Tax Receipt, online donations will be provided a Charitable Tax Receipt at the time of the donation, in person or mailed in donations will be sent by email or mail. All proceeds go directly towards the Infant Food Bank!  

PLEASE NOTE:
We do not accept used clothing, toys, furniture, strollers, car seats, etc...

Donations can be made through our Navigators at 410 Bronte Street South, Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm and monetary donations can be made online.

 

Fundraising & Food Drives

You can also support the Infant Food Bank through our many Fundraising Events.  For more information, visit our events page.

You can also host your own event or Food Drive to support local families. Consider a neighbourhood garage sale, bottle drive, company event, or something else - we are open to your creative ideas!  Get your family or coworkers involved in this great cause. Contact Ashley McTavish, Manager, Community Engagement and Partnerships to get started at amctavish@mcrc.on.ca or 905-876.1244 ext. 155

Supporting Materials:

Click here to view/download the Infant Food Bank Fact Sheet

Click here to view/download an Infant Food Bank social media post. 

Did You Know?

Poverty affects 4 million Canadians.
1 in 4 are children

Poor nutrition during the first years leads to learning and development problems

On average, a family needs 200 diapers, 4 boxes of cereal, 120 jars of food and 4 cans of formula per month

Between 2021 and 2022, the number of families served increased by 20%

Milton has the highest-level proportion of working poor and poverty in children throughout all of Halton.

The Infant Food Bank also works with other key social services to help families navigate support systems and reduce barriers to accessing parent-child programs, parenting supports, and other community programs. 

 

Infant Food Bank Donor FAQs

 

Together, we can do more!

MCRC's Fill a Crib Campaign is happening now! Help us fill 100 cribs between November 28 - January 15!

 

At MCRC we asked ourselves, "How can we do more for families?"

The Infant Food Bank is a unique and vital support for families in Halton, working to bring food stability and security to our community, neighbours and friends. We are one of a kind and need to expand to better serve Halton. Opening another location in a targeted area of Halton will help more families overcome barriers like transportation, and improve accessibility.

 

Helping Babies Together!

Every donation made goes into purchasing essential baby food and supplies; providing direct support to people in our community. 

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The Infant Food Bank is part of
MCRC's Empowerment Programs

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