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With the unstoppable force of lionhearted partners and volunteers, we eradicate hunger and homelessness.

WE ARE DRIVEN BY A DEEP DESIRE TO SEE ALL PEOPLE LIVING WITH HUMAN DIGNITy.

Since 2014, we have been driven by a deep desire to see all people living with human dignity. Our goal at Lionhearts Inc. is to unite people in the community with practical acts of love. We have crafted programs to invigorate and reinforce the local organizations who are already doing the heavy lifting. We facilitate the logistics required for lionhearted businesses to safely and efficiently donate surplus food to local agencies who are doing the hard work to support our vulnerable neighbours.

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WE CAN ALL

DELIVER HOPE.

Whether you’re volunteering, providing food or goods, or donating to keep our fleet on the road and our warehouse doors open, you’re a part of our mission to eradicate hunger and homelessness in the communities we serve.

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CNOY 2026 - Thank You!

Over $117,581 has been raised to support our work
by Phil Gaudreau media release news
Wow! That's all we can say after another great Coldest Night of the Year(CNOY) walk! Thank you to the volunteers, the donors, the sponsors, our performers, and the walkers - really, everybody who helped make the day a success! So far, across our three walks, we've raised $117,581 - and donations continue to roll in! We also want to thank

The heart

February 2026 Newsletter
by Phil Gaudreau newsletter
At Lionhearts, we often speak about service, impact, and community. We measure meals served, agencies helped, and people housed. But behind every number, every box packed, and every delivery made is something far less quantifiable and far more powerful: the human heart.   To modern ears, the heart is mostly symbolic. We associate it with

Small things

January 2026 Newsletter
by Phil Gaudreau newsletter
Isn’t it amazing how it all adds up?   I’m talking about snow, of course.   The Ottawa area, where I’m based, has seen nearly 33 centimetres of snow since the start of winter, and a Kingston-based colleague of mine said, “Farmer’s Almanac called for a cold, dry winter for Eastern Ontario this year. On a totally unrelated note, Farmer’s

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Our Programs

From rescuing food and household goods to operating warming shelters, retraining people to help rebuild their lives, providing low-cost groceries, or any other way we serve, our programs are thoughtfully designed to restore dignity and hope.

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Testimonials

Sylvie Mekoulou École élémentaire Catholique Roger-Saint-Denis
Your donations were greatly appreciated, not only by the families who received them, but also by all staff members who were touched by this wonderful act of kindness and generosity. We thank you wholeheartedly for your support.
Student Food Box Recipient
Lionhearts has a special place in my heart for bridging this gap for families like mine. My children and I love receiving this healthy food box—not only does it help us financially, but it also provides a chance to bond while learning essential cooking skills.
Christine McCullough Tulips and Maple
Tulips and Maple takes pride in all the food we create for our clients. And the food we’re donating to Lionhearts is no different. We appreciate all the hard work that the Lionhearts team puts into the community, and we are so happy to be a small part of it.
Sarah Campbell Ark Aid Street Mission
Lionhearts is a faithful and heartful partner whose commitment to building genuine relationships and delivering impactful support in every community they serve makes us proud to collaborate with them as they expand into London.

Numbers in Action

$741k
Approximate dollar value of goods recovered in London as of October 2025
$10.3m
Approximate dollar value of food and goods recovered in 2024 by Lionhearts.
659,017
Pounds of waste diverted from landfill in Kingston in 2024.
213,251
Kilometres driven by our fleet in 2024.

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Want to learn more about food insecurity and homelessness? Want to find out how your organization can get involved? A member of our staff or board may be able to join you at an upcoming meeting. Please get in touch to discuss.

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If you believe in our mission and are ready to roll up your sleeves and help our vulnerable neighbours, we have ways you can get involved.

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