Georgetown
Georgetown Bread Basket & Links2Care
166 Walkers|24 Teams|45 Volunteers
The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly fundraising walk in support of local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness... because it’s cold out there. Join us on February 28, 2026 - across the country, close to home!
About Georgetown Bread Basket
ROLE OF THE GEORGETOWN BREAD BASKET
- To provide an opportunity for the more fortunate to share.
- To form a network of sponsors and individuals that work together to meet basic needs for food.
- To provide an efficient system of food collection from churches, individuals, groups and food suppliers.
- To operate a central facility for the storage of food collected.
- To take an active role in educating the public about the needs of the hungry in their community.
- To affiliate with provincial and national food bank associations in an effort to share and distribute food and information related to poverty.
Everyone in Canada has the right to physical & economic access, at all times, to sufficient, safe and nutritious food which meets their dietary needs and food preferences.
At the Georgetown Bread Basket, we strive to:
- Provide food and other assistance to those needing help regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, income source, age or mental or physical disability.
- Treat all those who access services with the utmost dignity and respect.
- Implement best practices in the proper and safe storage and handling of food.
- Respect the privacy of those served and maintain the confidentiality of personal information.
- Not require payment of any kind for donated food or consumer products, at any time, from those assisted by their respective programs
- Acquire and share food in a spirit of cooperation with other food banks and food programs.
- Strive to make the public aware of the existence of hunger and of the factors that contribute to it.
- Recognize that food banks are not a viable long-term response to hunger and devote part of their activities to reducing the need for food assistance.
- Represent accurately, honestly and completely their respective mission and activities to the larger community.
Join us on Saturday, February 28th, 2026 and together we can make a difference in the lives of those in need right here in our community.
About Links2Care
Our Vision • A community that is cared for, always.
Our Mission • To enhance well-being through access to care and connections by:
1) Providing access to quality programs and services that promote well-being and foster connections.
2) Supporting independence at home.
3) Fostering early learning and development.
Our Values • Our culture of caring is grounded in Respect, Equity, Integrity, Dedication, and Innovation for our clients, employees, partners and communities.
Programs and Services:
Supporting Independence at Home for Seniors And People With Disabilities.
Homemaking, Bathing, Community Navigation, Home Maintenance and Repair, Snow Removal, Lawn Care, Friendly Visiting, Relief for Caregivers, Hot and Frozen Meals, Congregate Dining, Wheels to Meals and Supportive Housing.
Fostering Early Learning and Development for Children and Their Families.
EarlyON Child and Family Centres in Georgetown and Acton, Parenting Support, and School Age Care.
Community Support
Providing Individuals with Basic Necessities, Help with Gas and Hydro, Care Navigation, Homelessness Prevention, Completion of Income Tax Returns, Community Hubs, Holiday Giving and Backpack Programs.
Join us on Saturday, February 28, 2026 and together we can make a difference in the lives of those most vulnerable in our community.
Georgetown Scoreboard
Are you thrashing the competition (for a good cause)? Find out here! Stats are updated every 15 minutes. See how you stack up on the national scoreboard >
Community Sponsors
Georgetown (Georgetown Bread Basket & Links2Care) is super grateful for our fantastic 2026 sponsors! View all sponsors >
Top Challengers
Got a big-hearted business, workplace, group, church, or community? Step up and join the Challenge to compete for your local pride in support of CNOY. Check the National Challengeboard to see more!
Event Day Details
Save the date - CNOY Day is February 28, 2026!
Start/Finish Google Map
St. George's Anglican Church 60 Guelph St, Georgetown, ON L7G 3Z5
Schedule
- 4:00 pm: Meet Check-in
- 4:45 pm: Muster Gather for Opening Remarks
- 5:00 pm: Move Send-off
- 6:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
- 7:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2027!
Not able to join us in person at the Main Event? We hope you'll register, fundraise and walk offsite with friends and family.
Route Details
- Route Distances: Check out the maps below to see where we will be walking.
- Rest stop: Keep an eye out for opportunities to rest and refresh with yummy snacks along the route.
- Signage: Routes will be well-signed with our bold blue CNOY signs.
- Route Support: Route marshals, rest stop hosts, and support vehicle drivers provide support along the route.
- Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
- No Pets: We love our little furballs like you do, but pets are not permitted at the Coldest Night of the Year except for approved and trained service animals. Read more about our pet policy >
Check-In
- All walkers participating at the Main Event on Saturday, February 28, 2026 must check-in upon arrival.
- Toques! Fundraising walkers who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a CNOY toque as a thank you on event day, while supplies last.
- Offsite fundraising walkers can contact their local event director to arrange toque pickup the week of the event.
Have questions? Visit the FAQ section!
Handling Money
- Credit Card: The Best Option! Simple, secure, automatically tax receipted for gifts of $20+. Visit the Donate page, share your personal page link, or have your donor call the CNOY Head Office.
- Cheques: The Old Faithful - made out to Coldest Night of the Year with your name on the Memo line. Mail them to CNOY Head Office along with your completed pledge form.
- Cash: You have 2 options:
- 1. Login to FundHub, click “Enter $$ and Cheques,” create pledges for your cash donations, pay them off with your personal credit card, and keep the cash. OR...
- 2. Write a cheque (made out to “Coldest Night of the Year”) for the total amount of cash you’ve collected. Mail it to the CNOY Head Office with your completed pledge sheet.
Waivers
All participants must register online and accept the electronic waiver.
- Adults accept the waiver automatically when they register online.
- Youth/Children under the age of majority need a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
- An online form will be emailed to all parents/guardians before CNOY Day.
- You may also bring a filled-out printed waiver.
- Waivers will also be available at check-in on CNOY Day.
What to Bring
A few common sense suggestions:
- A cell phone for emergencies (recommended but not required)
- Good waterproof shoes/boots for walking
- Warm coat and mitts/gloves
- Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities
- Your own water bottle
- A passion for the charity you're walking and fundraising for!
2025 CNOY Photos
Here's a collection of our favorite photos from CNOY 2025. Special thanks to our many amazing volunteer photographers!
Contact Us
CNOY Georgetown 2026
The CNOY Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email georgetown@cnoy.org