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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
Documents Needed
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.
- Contact the local bakery to inquire about participating in the program.
- 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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