✊🏼 Support for Youth
At Growing Spoons, we believe every child deserves care, joy, and a sense of belonging no matter their circumstances.
That’s why our mission is rooted in providing meaningful, ongoing support to children and youth facing difficult situations.
Each month, we host a fundraiser focused on a specific need affecting children and youth whether it's food insecurity, homelessness, or hospital care we aim to provide targeted support where it's needed most whether it is:
🥣 Families Facing Food Insecurity
No one should have to choose between rent and groceries. We organize fundraising drives and donation campaigns to help provide grocery gift cards, meal kits, and essential items to families who are struggling to access nutritious food.
🏠 Youth Experiencing Homelessness
We partner with local shelters to support youth who are unhoused or in transitional living. Through our card making program and care packages, which may include hygiene products, clothing, books, journals, and small gifts we aim to bring dignity, comfort, and encouragement to those in need.
🏥 Children in Hospitals
Being in the hospital can be a scary and isolating experience for children. We deliver handmade/Digital cards, toys, games, stuffed animals, and other comfort items to bring moments of joy, distraction, and emotional support to young patients and their families.
👼 Disabled Children
Living with a disability can present daily challenges that impact a child’s confidence, independence, and emotional well-being. We provide handmade/digital cards, toys, sensory tools, adaptive games, and other inclusive comfort items to uplift and empower disabled children.
Our goal is to bring moments of joy, connection, and encouragement—reminding every child and youth that they are seen, valued, and never alone.
🎁 Wishlist Fulfillment
Every child deserves to feel seen and celebrated. We collect wish lists from children in hospitals and shelters, and fundraise to fulfill those wishes whether it’s a favourite toy, activity, cozy clothes, or art supplies. With the support of our community, we turn simple items into meaningful moments of happiness.





On the other hand,
💌 Our Card Making Program is one of our most heartwarming initiatives and a great way for volunteers of all ages to get involved!
Handmade/Digital Cards:Our volunteers create personalized cards filled with messages of hope and kindness.
Our Card-Making Program invites volunteers of all ages to create heartfelt, handmade cards for children facing difficult circumstances. Whether a child is in the hospital, living in a shelter, or experiencing food insecurity, a colourful card with a kind message can bring comfort, encouragement, and joy.
Why Cards Matter
A simple card may seem small, but to a child who feels scared or isolated, it can mean everything. It shows them someone cares. It reminds them they’re not forgotten. It can lift their spirits during tough times especially when they’re away from home or family.
What Kind of Cards Do We Make?
We make cards for all kinds of occasions and needs, such as:
Get Well Soon cards for children in hospitals
Holiday and birthday cards for kids in shelters
Just Because cards with uplifting messages
Thank You cards for caregivers and healthcare workers (optional volunteer option)