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End of Day Giving

Last Update: February 3, 2026
Canada
In-kind bakery donations for charitable food programs
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At a glance

Funding available
Financing goals
    No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Social Services
  • Income Support and Maintenance
Target groups
  • Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Local

Overview

This program provides donations of unsold bread and baked goods, with no stated maximum amount. It supports charitable food programs and may accommodate one-time donation requests for events.

Activities funded

  • Collection of unsold bread and baked goods from local bakeries for charitable distribution.
  • Distribution of donated bakery items through charitable food programs.
  • One-time donation support for events (when requested in advance).
Examples of admissible projects:
Daily rescue of unsold bread for local food programs
Community breakfast pack event using end-of-day donated baked goods

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Eligibility

  • Request supports charitable food programs distributing donated bread and baked goods.
  • Organization aligns with COBS Bread values and culture.
  • Organization engages the local community.
  • Organization promotes health and well-being.

Who is eligible?

  • Charitable food programs.
  • Community organizations involved in distributing food through charitable programming.

Who is not eligible


Eligible expenses


Ineligible Costs and Activities


Eligible geographic areas

Selection criteria

  • Alignment with COBS Bread values and culture.
  • Local community engagement.
  • Promotion of health and well-being.

How to apply

Step 1: Identify local bakery
  • Locate the nearest participating bakery.
Step 2: Submit inquiry
  • Contact the local bakery to inquire about participating in the program.
Step 3: Plan one-time requests (if applicable)
  • For an event or one-time donation request, reach out at least one month in advance.

Processing and Agreement

Additional information

  • Dedicated volunteers collect unsold bread and baked goods from participating bakeries for distribution through charitable food programs.
  • One-time donation requests (e.g., for an event) should be made at least one month in advance.
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