Out of the Cold Program 2025-2026

Our parish’s Out of the Cold Program began last weekend, Nov. 16. For 20 weeks, our dedicated volunteers will prepare meals for over 600 people in need each week, partnering once again with Good Shepherd Ministries (Queen Street East) and the St. Felix Centre (Augusta Avenue), where the meals will be served.

The cost of purchasing food for this program continues to rise sharply. Last year, food expenses for the 20-week program totaled nearly $40,000, reflecting not only the scale of this outreach but also the growing challenge of feeding so many in need. At the same time, one in ten Torontonians now rely on food banks to make it through the month. Your generosity is essential in helping us continue this vital ministry and ensure that every person receives a warm, nourishing meal.

HOW TO CONTRIBUTE:

There are three convenient ways to support the program:

1. ENVELOPES for OUT OF THE COLD are available in the church. Cash or cheques (made payable to St. Patrick’s Church, with Out of the Cold on the memo line) can be placed in the Offertory collection or in the prayer intention boxes along the counters. 
2. ONLINE: Scan the QR code in this bulletin or visit stpatricksto.archtoronto.org. Click “Donate,” select Parish Offertory, and note Out of the Cold in the “notes or directives” section. 
3. IN PERSON: Donations by debit or credit can be made at the parish office.

Your kindness and generosity help us provide hot meals throughout the cold winter months for hundreds of people in need. Thank you for supporting this ministry of compassion and hope!