On Christmas Day, we often focus on what people lack: a hot meal, a family gathering, or a place to go. And yes, the Collingwood Christmas Day Feast is here to provide that vital meal. But if you strip away the plates and the tables, you find a deeper mission at the heart of everything we do.

Our mission is not just about feeding the hungry for food—it's about feeding the human hunger for community, connection, and belonging.

This mission is equally important for those who support it. The Feast provides a profound sense of purpose for everyone who participates—from our most dedicated corporate sponsor to the newest volunteer peeling potatoes.

• For our Sponsors, this is more than philanthropy; it's an investment in the kind of community they want to live and work in. It satisfies the business's human desire to be a meaningful force for good.

• For our Volunteers, this is a powerful antidote to the consumerism or stress that Christmas can bring. It fulfills the fundamental human need to be needed, to contribute to something bigger than oneself, and to know Christmas as a day of genuine impact.

In a world that can feel isolating, the Feast offers a shared, active experience of true connection for everyone involved.

The Collingwood Christmas Day Feast is, quite simply, how we choose to know Christmas and how we define community.

It is a moment where all roles dissolve—there are no sponsors, no volunteers, and no guests—only neighbors celebrating a shared sense of belonging. With your continued support, we are not just bringing back a holiday event; we are ensuring that no one in Collingwood, regardless of their circumstances, has to go without connection on Christmas Day.