Help make the season more kind 

CBC Sounds of the Season 

Food bank use across the province is soaring and has reached crisis levels. 

Your donation will ensure that families experiencing hunger can access nutritious food this holiday season.

Since 2002, CBC Sounds of the Season has raised over $9 million in support of GTA and Ontario food banks.

Make a financial gift 

Online: Click the donation form link below to support your local food bank.  

Click here to donate to a participating food bank in the GTA. 

By phone: Call our operators at 1-855-700-SOTS  (1-855-700-7687)

The SOTS Donation Hotline will be staffed weekdays from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, except for December 1, 2 and 17 when phone lines will be open:

Thursday, December 1: Here and Now – 7:00 am – 7:00 pm

Friday, December 2: Metro Morning – 5:00 am – 7:00 pm

Saturday, December 17: from 10:00 am – 2:30 pm 

If we are unable to answer your call, please leave a message and a member of our team will get back to you as quickly as possible.

Other ways to support 

Participate in the ’12 Days of Giving’

Want to teach your children about the importance of giving and helping others? 

Perfect for families with young children, ‘12 Days of Giving’ is a great activity to prompt conversations with kids about hunger, poverty, privilege, social justice, and empathy.

Click here to download the ‘12 Days of Giving’ worksheet.

Click here to see options on how to get your food donation to your local food bank.

You can also donate non-perishable directly food to your local food bank. Click on the campaign links below to learn more. 

Thank you for supporting your local food bank this holiday season!