Canadian celebs team up with CBC to fight hunger this holiday season
Join CBC’s Make the Season Kind campaign to learn how to spread kindness across Canada
Canadians are known for being kind, always going above and beyond to lend a helping hand — it's just part of who we are.
And so are some of Canada's biggest celebrities. When we asked them to join us in supporting local food banks, we were overwhelmed by their responses and willingness to donate their time to help.
What is Make the Season Kind?
Make the Season Kind is CBC's national holiday campaign to support local food banks. Since 2015, CBC has raised over $51 million for food banks and charities across Canada.
This year, for the first time, we're working with some of Canada's biggest stars and influencers to share a powerful message of kindness and urge Canadians to give to their local food banks.
Why are we focusing on food banks?
The need has never been greater. A report from Food Banks Canada says that in March 2024, there were over 2 million visits to food banks across the country — the highest number in history and 90 per cent more compared to March 2019. One-third of clients are children under 18 and one-third are newcomers to Canada.
Which celebrities are part of CBC's holiday campaign?
Our holiday campaign features a star-studded lineup of Canadians, including Martin Short, Sandra Oh, Catherine O'Hara, Howie Mandel, Andre De Grasse, Shania Twain, Madison Tevlin, Allan Hawco, Sarain Fox, Mark Critch and more. (See the full list at the bottom of the story)
We'll also partner with more celebrities and popular creators on our CBC social channels (follow @CBC) to share touching kindness stories encourage everyone to visit cbc.ca/kind to contribute to local food banks in their communities.
Where can I find local events near me?
On December 5 & 6 events will be held in 12 local markets across Canada. You're all invited to join us!
Visit our website to get the details. We hope to see you there!
How can I donate to Make the Season Kind?
Find ways to contribute to your local community at the Make the Season Kind website now.
Consider volunteering your time, donating food or sending financial aid to the local food bank partner in your area.
Select your region and click donate now to find food bank organizations. All donations go directly to those in need in your area. One hundred per cent of your donations go directly to food banks in every province and territory.
Encourage your friends, family, neighbours, classmates, and team members to get involved. Share your kindness to #CBCKIND on social media and tag us so we can give you kudos too!
Every little bit helps spread kindness to those in need.
Thank you to all the Canadian actors, athletes and personalities who donated their time and are featured in CBC's Make the Season Kind campaign:
- Elamin Abdelmahmoud
- Kayla Alexander
- Jay Baruchel
- Lauren Chan
- Mark Critch
- Andre De Grasse
- Matthew Finlan
- Sarain Fox
- Allan Hawco
- Luke Hutchie
- Colton Gobbo
- Eugene Levy
- Howie Mandel
- Rakhee Morzaria
- Sandra Oh
- Catherine O'Hara
- Andrew Phung
- Ann Pornel
- Tom Power
- Claire Rankin
- Mattea Roach
- Karen Robinson
- Martin Short
- Natalie Spooner
- Paul Sun-Hyung Lee
- Madison Tevlin
- Shania Twain
- Emily VanCamp
