Join us for the 2nd Annual Spring it Forward Food Drive happening May 1 – 8, 2024 at the Seaway Mall. All donations and proceeds go to Open Arms Mission, The Hope Centre, and Holy Trinity Church.

We have several partnership opportunities for schools, local businesses, and corporate sponsors to get involved in this exciting Welland community initiative.

Business Partner

Your business can become a partner in this initiative and support our local agencies who take care of our community. We have several options available on how your business can partner with us. You can simply share our social media posts to help promote the food drive, or you can donate non-perishable goods and hygiene items at one of our drop sites. If you want to get more involved you can set up a collection bin at your business between May 1 – 8, bins will be provided. Or you can collect point of sale donations on our behalf.

Download the Business Flyer to learn more or email social@seawaymall.com with questions about how your business can participate.

School Food Drive

Welland elementary and secondary schools are invited to participate in the School Classroom Challenge! Which classroom can collect the most items between May 1 – 8?

The winning classroom (across all participating schools) will win a Pizza Party! We make it easy for your school to participate.

Download the School Flyer to learn more or email jsinclair@thehopecentre.net with questions about how your school can participate.

Become A Sponsor

In 2023, with the help from our sponsor Elevate Living the initiative raised over $22,000. We are pleased to announce that Elevate Living has partnered with us as the Platinum Sponsor for 2024with a commitment of $10,000. Founder Drew Toth would like to challenge local businesses and corporations that do business in Welland to join us as a sponsor.

Download the Sponsorship Package to learn more or email social@seawaymall.com to further discuss these opportunities.