For too many of our neighbours, the joy of the holidays is overshadowed by the burden of hunger.

By donating to Bridges to Hope, you give over 1500 people in the St. John’s region the gift of hope this holiday season and beyond.

Join us in creating miracles every day for our neighbours experiencing food insecurity.

Be a part of the Miracle on Cookstown Road.


Miracle On Cookstown Road

Use the form below to make an online donation of CanadaHelps. You will receive a tax-deductible donation receipt once your donation has been processed.

What impact will my donation have?

$10: Bakes 15 loaves of homemade bread for tables on cold mornings

$25: Someone living alone eats well for 4 days, through Christmas week.

$50: A senior on a fixed income eats well for 8 days, warm homemade soup included, from Christmas Eve through New Year’s.

$100: A family of four eats well for 4 days, turkey on the table Christmas Day, and food to spare beyond.

$250: Cover the cost of 155 vegetable bags

$500: 90 kids reach for healthy snacks all holiday long, and well into the new year and beyond.

$1000: 40 neighbours each take home a full food hamper, with turkey for the holiday table and food to carry them beyond.

Donate for Christmas featured image - Miracle on cookstown road featured image by Bridges to Hope Food Bank in St. John's NL. The image shows a hopeful kid

Thank You for Donating to Our Miracle on Cookstown Road Christmas Campaign.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of supporters like you, here’s the impact YOU made across the St. John’s region in 2025:

  • 17,910 total food bank visits

  • 31.1% of them were children

  • 7.1% of visits were seniors

  • 5541 unique individuals served

  • Just over 1100 students in the region went back to school this year with the tools they need

We’re truly grateful to everyone who donated, volunteered, and spread the word. Together, we’re building a community where everyone has access to safe, nutritious, and culturally-appropriate food.

Thank you for sharing in the Miracle of Kindness.

On behalf of our staff, volunteers, Board of Directors, and the community we serve, Happy Holidays!