$21,63539%Goal:
$55,000
Mississauga Erin Mills
Hosted by Eden Food for Change
The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly walk to raise money for local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Join us on February 25, 2023 - team up, fundraise, walk, and gather for good... because it’s cold out there.
Community Sponsors
Mississauga Erin Mills (Eden Food for Change) is super grateful for our fantastic 2023 sponsors! View all sponsors >
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About Eden Food for Change
Eden Food for Change has been serving the people of western Mississauga who struggle with food insecurity, for over 33 years.
We currently provide food access to food insecure households from three food bank sites, including one food bank that provides 100% halal food for newcomers to Mississauga. Eden Food for Change also produces and provides all the hot meals for the meals-on-wheels program.
Our community engagement programs provide over 30 000 culturally appropriate meals to households in the city. Eden Food for Change operates a main distribution facility for its food banks near 403 and Winston Churchill Boulevard. This facility acts as our warehouse, commercial kitchen, and food bank. As with most food access facilities in the city, since COVID’s beginning, we have seen an unprecedented demand for our services with increased demand for all our programs. Our food banks have realized an uptake of over 81% in households needing our support.
Prior to COVID, we distributed 492 000 pounds of food for the year, In 2023, we are expecting to distribute 1.3 million pounds of food and distribute over 100 000 meals through our programs. In the same year, we are scheduled to begin a culinary training program for people with barriers to employment with the goal of graduating 70 cooks a year and providing wrap-around support for the participants to obtain full-time work in the culinary industries.
The funds raised in the CNOY event will help us achieve these goals, especially at this time of the year known historically for low levels of giving.
Event Day Details
Save the date - CNOY Day is February 25, 2023!
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South Common Community Centre,
2233 South Millway, Mississauga, ON L5L 3H7
South Common CC Arbour Green Rm (Meeting Space)
Schedule
- 4:00 pm: Meet Check-in opens
- 5:00 pm: Move Opening remarks + send-off
- 6:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
- 7:00 pm: Mosey Goodbye + Go Home
Not able to join us in person on CNOY Day? We hope you'll register to 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: All 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.
- 12 and under walkers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
- 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 here: FAQ: pets.
Check-In
- All walkers must check-in personally to participate in the in-person event on Saturday, February 25, 2023.
- 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.
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 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 sheet.
- 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: When you register online, you automatically accept an electronic waiver, which is all that is needed for adults.
- Youth/Children: If you have youth or children on your team, they will need to have their parent or guardian sign a printed paper waiver.
- Someone on your team (like you!) must take a photo of all child/youth waivers and send them to waivers@cnoy.org.
- Waivers will be available at check-in on Event 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!
Mississauga Erin Mills Maps
Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:
The 2km walk starts at the South Common Community Centre, proceeds south along South Millway looping around Buttonbush Crescent, and returns to the start/finish location at the community centre.
The 5km walk starts at the South Common Community Centre and proceeds south to the halfway rest stop at Peel Regional Police #11 Division, then returns north to the start/finish location.
2022 CNOY Photos
Here's a collection of our favourite photos from CNOY 2022 nationwide - special thanks to our many volunteer photographers who sent them in!
Contact Us
CNOY Mississauga Erin Mills 2023
The CNOY Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email mississaugaerinmills@cnoy.org