Christmas Programs
Good Shepherd Christmas Programs bring the joy of the holiday season to many people in our community.
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The Christmas Marketplace 2026
The Christmas Marketplace 2026 program will run from Monday, November 23, 2026, until Thursday, December 24, 2026, at noon and is available to Hamilton residents only.
Registration
New registration will close at noon on Friday, November 21, 2026. We encourage you to register early.
When registering, please provide:
- Proof of a Hamilton address
- Government-issued ID for all household members
Households attending an appointment in late October or November may book their Christmas Marketplace 2026 appointment with our reception staff.
What to Expect
We go the extra mile during the Christmas season to provide food and extras to help families enjoy a special Christmas meal.
The Christmas Marketplace will include:
- Food and extras to help prepare a Christmas meal
- Stocking stuffers for all households
- Toys for children ages 0–2, 3–5 and 6–9
- Gift cards for youth ages 10–16
- Essential winter clothing and coats
Proof of household children must be provided at the gift tables.
Important Appointment Information
If you miss your scheduled appointment during the Christmas Marketplace 2026 program, you will be rescheduled in January 2027.
To make sure you receive your Christmas Marketplace items before the holidays, please attend the appointment arranged during your previous visit.
Expanded Capacity
We have increased our daily capacity for the Christmas Marketplace 2026 program so we can welcome and support more members of our community this holiday season.
If you have questions, please contact us at 905.972.9485 or visit in person.
Click here to see a short video about the Christmas Marketplace.
Christmas Wonderland
Information about the 2026 Good Shepherd Annual Holiday Celebration will be release in Fall.
Christmas Food Drives
Take a moment to think about the people in our community whose circumstances prevent them from experiencing the joy and warmth of the Holiday Season. With your help, Good Shepherd can provide families – and especially children – with hope and dignity. Your acts of kindness ease the burden of poverty when demand for Good Shepherd’s food supplies are highest. Will you help us stock our food shelves by participating in Good Shepherd’s Christmas Food Drive? Call 905.972.9485 x2566 to find out how you can help or visit our Virtual Store.
Sponsor Our Families
Sponsor Our Families provides gifts to brighten Christmas for our neighbours in need. Your generous donation will help families and individuals who are accessing Good Shepherd programs.
For more information about this special program, visit our website or contact Bethany Hart at 905.528.6565 Ext. 3309 or BHart@gsch.ca