What is the Mitten Tree Project?

‘Tis the season to give. Take part in our Twelve Days of Giving this season. Come down to the Army Navy Airforce Veterans in Canada #262 location between December 12 to 24 and decorate seasonal trees with slightly used or new mittens, gloves, scarfs and hats. Donations will also be collected for the Compass Food Bank. All items will support local schools, families, and charities in Mississauga.

Where do I drop off Items?

Army Navy Airforce Veterans Club

765 Third St, Mississauga, ON L5E 1B8

Drop-off outdoors (south side of building, drive-thru)

You are invited to decorate the seasonal trees with donations of mittens, gloves, hats, and/or scarves, or drop them in the festive bins provided. Containers for Compass Food Bank donations will be labeled on site.

When can I drop off the items?

December 12 - December 24, Anytime

What type of items are accepted?

• Mittens and gloves for Children and Adults (Thinsulate mitten/gloves encouraged)

• Hats and scarves (Children’s knitted or new scarves with keyhole slots encouraged for safety reasons)

• Donations for the Compass Food Bank
  Most needed items: cooking oil, baby food & cereal, baby wipes & formula, toilet paper, canned meat, canned salmon, canned chicken, canned tuna, body wash, oatmeal (packages), chili, pasta sauce, chili or stew, cereal

Letters to Santa

Write a letter to Santa and drop it off in the special mailbox located beside the mitten trees. All letters to Santa will receive a response if a return address is clearly printed.