THANK YOU to the incredible volunteer team at Zade’s Christmas Drive – thank you for choosing to support Made by Momma in your donation drive efforts in honor of Zade’s memory. It was a very special gift, that was very meaningful to our team.
This is our community at its best. It’s beyond heartwarming to see how this project comes together to make a real difference in the lives of those in need.
THANK YOU to Maxim Olshevsky, Astra Group, Save-On-Foods (Mount Royal), Hasbro, and the countless donors and volunteers who worked together to make this incredible event possible.
SWITCH WITCH!
Are you trying to cut down on your kids’ treats from Halloween?
Maybe you’ve received candy, chips or treats your child doesn’t like or is sensitive to?
Or maybe your kids want to “Give Back” to other kids.
Donate your extra Halloween Candy, Chips, Pop & Snacks in support of The Happy Birthday Project!
*Please only donate candy from this Halloween!*
DROP OFF OPTIONS:
1.
Preferred drop-off dates / times:
Saturday, November 2nd – 10am – 2pm
Sunday, November 10th – 10am – 2pm
At our off-site warehouse offices: 3751 21 Street NE (Bay 2)
We will ONLY have volunteers at this building during these two times.
2.
Drop-offs can be made right to our Made by Momma resource centre in West Hillhurst NW. (free street parking and a loading zone right out front) 66 21 Street NW Our donation drop-off open hours do change up a bit each week, and are posted here: https://madebymomma.org/drop-off-times/ As we are volunteer-run, please make sure you only come during our posted open hours. Candy / Donations CANNOT be left outside!
3.
Additional drop off options will be available in some communities via the NICU Family Care volunteers Facebook Group ONLY between November 1st and 7th – please check their Facebook Page for communities with drop-off locations and message them for addresses. (we do not have this information)
Thank you! 
AUGUST DONATION DRIVE!
BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Back to school isn’t “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” for everyone. For some families, back to school can be riddled with financial stress and worries. For others in crisis, even finding the time to shop for the back to school necessities is just one more thing to think about.
You can help us make sure that every Calgary kid is set up for success when they return to the classroom! Our August donation drive is collecting NEW school supplies, clothing and snack foods!
Shop for Calgary families in crisis, when you’re shopping for your own kids, and drop off to Made by Momma, OR, shop our Amazon Wishlist for direct delivery.
MOST NEEDED DONATIONS for BACK TO SCHOOL:
BACKPACKS
LUNCHBAGS & WATER BOTTLES
PENCIL CASES
SCHOOL CLOTHES
SCHOOL SNACKS & LUNCH ITEMS
CRAYONS, MARKERS, COLOURED PENCILS
HIGHLIGHTERS, PENS & PENCILS, ERASERS
SCISSORS, GLUESTICKS, WHITE OUT, RULERS, PENCIL SHARPENERS
NOTEBOOKS, BINDERS, DIVIDERS FOR OLDER KIDS
*Note: All donations for this program must be new!
The need in our community continues to increase week after week. 
See our website for Donation Drop-off Times or order straight to our door using our Amazon wishlist!
When our amazing community comes together, families across Calgary feel supported 
We are now headed into our 
15thyear, and still passionately helping as many families as we can – but we cannot do it alone. Your donations are truly needed for local families in need!
10 Days. 10 CANS.
July 4th – July 14th
Round up 10 CANs (or more!) of our most needed non-perishables over the 10 days of Stampede!
Welcome to the Made by Momma 10 CAN Roundup! This is a simple grassroots effort to help others in our community when they need it the most. It has been a very challenging year for so many families, the demand for our services is at an all-time high, and our community pantry cupboards are bare. The Calgary Stampede is most often a time to whoop-it-up and enjoy the fun with friends and family – but for others, it can be a time of loneliness, sadness and stress if they are facing situations of adversity and crisis. We know it takes a village and together we can make a difference to these families.
The challenge is simple; collect 10 CANS for those that can’t!
1. Over the 10 days of Stampede we challenge you to collect/purchase and donate 10 needed non-perishable items for Made by Momma! It could be a CAN of food or something else that is non-perishable. (see the suggested list below)
2. Drop them off at the Made by Momma Resource Centre where they will be packed into hampers and/or used to prepare healthy freezer meals for our clients.
3. Invite as many of your friends to this event as you CAN! Get your friends and neighbours together, share with your service club, church and co-workers, get your kids & family involved – it is never too early nor too late to teach your kids kindness!
4. SHARE this event! Social media can make miracles happen!
How many CANs CAN we collect? We’ll keep track and keep this page up to date! Feel free to post photos of the CANs you have collected to inspire everyone! Please join our 10 CAN roundup challenge – it’s simple and easy to do; we have so many families that will greatly appreciate any and all donations. Remember, together we CAN make a difference! Let’s change someone’s life – right here; right now! Message us for a poster and set up a donation box to place wherever you are collecting your CANs!
Get Social & share a photo with us, and drop off your CANs to our resource centre by July 19th, 2024.
Not able to shop? Don’t live in Calgary? Still want to get involved? Donate today and have your donation matched up to 50%!
Top 10 most needed CANned goods:
Soup Stock (chicken, beef, vegetable)
Coconut Milk
Tomatoes
Tomato Sauce
Tomato Paste
Pasta Sauce
Beans (chickpeas, black beans)
Canned Tuna/Salmon
Canned Fruit (peaches, pineapple)
Vegetables (corn, peas)
Other non-perishable pantry items needed:
Pasta
Rice
Nuts
Dried Fruit
Bags of lentils & dried beans
Oatmeal
Spices
Peanut Butter
Gluten-Free items are always needed.
Additional items needed for families in crisis:
Diapers
Baby Wipes
Baby Food
Feminine Hygiene Products
Personal Care Items
Toilet Paper
Paper Towels
#10CANroundup #YYCFoodDrive #MadeByMomma #10CANS2024 #Calgary
Have you heard? We’ve got an amazing urban farm on the roof of Southcentre Mall! And we need your help to keep it growing!
This spring & summer, we will once again be growing fresh vegetables, herbs & fruit, and running a beehive program in support of our Made by Momma food programs.
Together with @southcentremall and @microhabitat.ca we are repurposing unused rooftop space to create a sustainable, local solution to contribute to the increasing demand for fresh, nutritious sources of food for Calgarians in need.
Canada does not have a food shortage problem – but we do have problem getting food into the hands of those who need it most! Single mothers are among the most vulnerable to food insecurity and that challenge is increased for Indigenous and racialized families.
Families in our community need our help more than ever! In just the first six weeks of 2024, 611 families have reached out for support with basic needs during times of adversity or crisis.
A continuous supply of healthy ingredients is needed to prepare the thousands of servings of meals for these families.
And this is where you come in. With your support, the funds raised through this campaign will help ensure that we have fresh produce to use in our healthy freezer meals and hampers, which nourish families when they need it most!
We need your help to make an impact where it’s needed most! Please consider supporting this important project. Financial Sponsorship with recognition opportunities start at $1,000
Donate today and be a part of building the largest rooftop community garden in North America!
Send us an email
and let’s grow some good together!
Skip the Depot and support Made by Momma!
Looking for an easy way to manage those recyclable bottles?
Are you looking for new ways to support our charity?
Do you have bottles and cans piling up in your garage? We want them!
We’ve partnered with SkipTheDepot making your life a lot easier! You won’t even have to leave the house!
Skip the Depot can help you stay safe, stay home and turn your refund into support for families in the community. Donate them today!
What is SkipTheDepot? A door-to-door bottle collection service that makes refundable recycling and fundraising easier than 1,2,3,4…
1. Download the app
2. Book a pickup
3. Place your bags outside
4. Donate your bottle returns refund directly to Made by Momma. ♥
EASY!
Download the SkipTheDepot app here: https://app.skipthedepot.com/madebymomma and start donating your bottles/refunds directly to us! (charitable tax receipt eligible!)
They’ll come and pick them up from you: please just make sure you select Made by Momma upon refund.
Use the coupon code DONATEMOMMA so 100% of your donation goes back to local families facing adversity or crisis.
Your donated bottle refund helps pay for our essential basic needs programs for vulnerable families! Fundraising made simple!
Did you know that our supporters have (so far) recycled 284,738,411 containers?! And not only that, that resulted in saving 27,700 kg in Greenhouse Gas, saved 94,800 kWh of energy, AND spared 14,600 kg from the landfill?
Amazing!
Did you know that with just a few clicks, you can shop for our most needed items through these online Wish Lists, and get your donations directly shipped to us?
We have many ways you can shop online and support the families we are helping! ♥
https://madebymomma.org/shop-our-wish-lists
If possible, please include a gift receipt so we know who sent the gifts! ♥
Purchased & donated items are eligible for a charitable tax receipt (not including GST) – please save & send your invoice/store receipt for proof of purchase.
All AMAZON and INDIGO wish lists have a set shipping address. Please email us if you are shipping donations outside of the wish lists. (ie Walmart, Toys-R-Us, Well.ca etc) and we will give you the correct address to ship to.
Have questions about donating? Just send us an email!
THANK YOU!
Did you know that with just a few clicks, you can shop for our most needed items through these online Wish Lists, and get your donations directly shipped to us?
We have many ways you can shop online and support the families we are helping! ♥
66 21 Street NW, T2N 4T9
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Copyright © 2009 – 2026 madebymomma.org