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Spring Florals Fundraiser 2026

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Order Today: SPRING FLORALS FUNDRAISER

Our Spring Garden Fundraiser is back — help us grow hope for local families in need. 

Every purchase from our Garden Fundraiser supports Made by Momma and brings comfort to families facing crisis.

Beautiful hanging baskets, stunning planters, veggies, colourful annuals, and more!

Order by: April 28

Pick-Up: May 14 | 2–7 PM

Made by Momma | 66 21 Street NW

madebymomma.growingsmilesfundraising.com

Beautiful plants do more than brighten your yard — they help families bloom again. 🌿

Milk for Miles

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Thank You, Coach Olivia: Miles for Milk and a Community That Showed Up

At Made by Momma, we believe that no family should ever have to question how they will feed their baby. This year, our community proved just how powerful that belief can be, thanks to Coach Olivia’s incredible dedication.

🏃Through her Miles for Milk initiative, Coach Olivia completed an extraordinary 100 km run, turning every single kilometre into tangible support for mothers and babies in need here in Calgary. Because of her determination and the generosity of everyone who rallied behind her, over $7,000 worth of infant formula was donated to Made by Momma and will be distributed to families who need it most.

🍼Formula prices in Canada have risen dramatically in recent years. The average monthly cost to feed a baby with formula here in Canada typically ranges from $100-200 for standard powder, and can exceed $280 per month for specialized and sensitive baby formulas. For many families, this financial burden can feel overwhelming. Coach Olivia’s efforts directly helped relieve that pressure, ensuring babies are fed and parents feel supported rather than alone.

🫶We are deeply grateful not only for the funds raised and formula donated, but for the compassion, awareness, and community spirit Coach Olivia brought to this initiative. Her commitment reminds us that meaningful change often starts with one person deciding to do something hard and inviting a loving community to support them. 

From all of us at Made by Momma, thank you, Coach Olivia, for choosing to partner with us, for amplifying this cause, and for putting in the miles (literally) to support families during one of the most vulnerable seasons of their lives.

Your passion has made a lasting impact, and we are beyond inspired.

We’re already looking forward to doing it all again next year…because no family should ever wonder how they’re going to feed their baby.

With Love & Gratitude

Made by Momma🩷

Want to support Coach Olivia’s mission and follow her story? Check out her Instagram page below and her blog, where she shares her Miles for Milk story. 

Instagram: @coach.olivia 

Miles for Milk GoFund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/miles-for-milk 

How to Pack a Powerful Hamper: Tips for Making a Meaningful Impact

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How to Pack a Powerful Hamper: Tips for Making a Meaningful Impact

Whether you’re planning your next grocery run or just wrapped up a giving gathering with friends, thank you. Every item you collect helps us support families in our community, and we are deeply grateful.

At Made by Momma, we know you want your donation to truly make a difference—and we’re here to help make that easy! Our helpful tips, checklists, and wishlists guide you through everything you need to build thoughtful, nutritious non-perishable food hampers, including options for various dietary needs and restrictions.

Want a little inspiration before you shop? Check out the amazing short video created by our Spring MRU Nursing Students – it’s packed with helpful tips and real examples of what goes into a great hamper. Their efforts not only support the families we serve but also empower donors like you to give with impact.

Below, you’ll find:

🎥 Haven’t seen the videos yet? Click here to watch them on TikTok or Instagram. They’re quick, practical, and a great way to learn more about what’s needed.

📲 Don’t forget to follow us on social media to see even more behind-the-scenes content, volunteer highlights, and future donation projects:

Together, we’re making a difference—one hamper at a time. 💛

National Volunteer Week 2025

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Celebrating the hearts and hands that make Made by Momma possible…..
Happy National Volunteer Week!

At the heart of Made by Momma are our many volunteers – this video is just a small sample of the volunteers who helped make the magic happen during National Volunteer Week 2025! While we were not able to capture everyone, this shows the incredible dedication of those who are a part of what we do every day at Made by Momma. From 6 months to 16 years of supporting our mission, and volunteering with us…. these volunteers are pretty incredible!

“Each individual volunteer contribution, big or small, creates momentum and has the power to influence and inspire, joining a wave of positive change!” ~ Volunteer Canada

15 Years!

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🎉 Sweet 16 here we come!. 🎉

For 15 years, we’ve been building hope, supporting families, and making a difference – together. 💖✨

None of this would be possible without our incredible supporters, volunteers, and community who believe in our mission every day.

Thank you for 15 years of generosity, commitment, and impact. Here’s to the past, the present, and an even brighter future ahead! 💫

#MadeByMomma #15YearsOfImpact #VolunteerRun #DonationDriven #ImpactFocused #StrongerTogether #BetterTogether #WomenHelpingWomen #MomsHelpingMoms #WeLOVEWhatWeDo #MomsMatter #KidsAreWorthIt

Back to School Donation Drive

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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.

bit.ly/mbmBACKTOSCHOOL


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 ✨15th✨year, 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 CAN Round Up 2024

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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%!

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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

Skip The Depot

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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!

Shop Online & Support Struggling Families

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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!

Skip the Depot

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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!

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