CBC Make the Season Kind

Make The Season Kind! Donate today and help others in our community.

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Make the Season Kind

There were over 2 million visits to food banks in Canada in 2024 — the highest number in history. This Holiday season, CBC is asking for your help. Every act of kindness - one dollar, one can of food, or one hour of your time can make a tremendous difference to Canadians in need. Let’s come together and show Canada what a little kindness can do. Join CBC and help support food banks in your community.

Join us Dec. 5 to 7 at the Butterdome Craft Sale!

We’ll be at the Butterdome Craft Sale from Dec. 5 to 7. Come help us support people in need while enjoying a delicious meal.

There will be a Make the Season Kind food truck serving a special menu item created by renowned chef Daniel Costa of popular Edmonton restaurants, including Olia Ristorante, Bar Henry and Bar Bricco. His pasta e ceci is a unique dish that incorporates pantry items most needed at food banks.

For a suggested $5 donation, you’ll get to enjoy this delicious meal and 100% of the donations will go directly to Edmonton’s Food Bank and Food Banks Alberta.

Want to sample more kindness? With a $20 or more donation to the local food bank, you'll receive a festive limited-edition Make the Season Kind toque — a perfect way to stay warm and support a great cause.

Help us make the season kind and help your community!

  • Location: Universiade Pavilion (Butterdome) at University of Alberta, 11440 87 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, AB
  • Hours:
    • Friday, Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
    • Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Sunday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

CBC Make the Season Kind

This CBC campaign (formerly The CBC Turkey Drive) was created to celebrate kindness in all its forms.

Your donation will help us buy turkeys this holiday season that we can share with emergency shelters and community meal programs, or provide directly to those in need this Christmas.

You can donate a monetary contribution online using the secure form below. Donate now to help Edmonton's Food Bank provide kindness and hope to those in need now and throughout the year!

If you would like to donate a turkey, simply drop off your donation at our warehouse (11508 120 St.) between 8:30 and 4:30 Monday to Friday.

Follow what is happening locally here: https://cbc.ca/kind/yeg