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Canadians are worried about how they will afford to heat their homes this winter.
For families already stretched thin, a cold snap can mean choosing between staying warm and putting food on the table.
Join Penny Appeal Canada in our “Cold Days, Warm Hearts” initiative to provide essential winter gear and meals to vulnerable individuals in need this winter season.
Donate nowWinter is here, not everyone is ready
Penny Appeal Canada is preparing for the winter season. Many people around the world are not prepared for the cold weather that is to come. Through no fault of their own, they are unable to afford the necessary winter gear to keep warm.
This year, the need is greater than ever. The UN Refugee Agency estimates that 9 million people will need extra help just to survive the coming winter in Syria, Lebanon, Afghanistan and Ukraine alone. Many are facing soaring food and energy prices, with little or no fuel to heat their homes or cook their meals.
That’s why Penny Appeal Canada is stepping up. Through our Cold Days, Warm Hearts initiative, we are distributing winter essentials to help the most vulnerable this winter season, here and around the world.
Penny Appeal Canada is preparing for the winter season. Many people around the world are not prepared for the cold weather that is to come. Through no fault of their own, they are unable to afford the necessary winter gear to keep warm.
This year, the need is greater than ever. The UN Refugee Agency estimates that 9 million people will need extra help just to survive the coming winter in Syria, Lebanon, Afghanistan and Ukraine alone. Many are facing soaring food and energy prices, with little or no fuel to heat their homes or cook their meals.
That’s why Penny Appeal Canada is stepping up. Through our Cold Days, Warm Hearts initiative, we are distributing winter essentials to help the most vulnerable this winter season, here and around the world.
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This year, Cold Days, Warm Hearts will be impacting beneficiaries both locally in Canada and internationally in Pakistan, Palestine, Syria, and Yemen.
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Winter by the Numbers
Middle East
4million+
people need help to survive the winter, from warm clothes and blankets to heating fuel and shelter that can stand up to winter storms.
Because of funding gaps, aid agencies can reach only a fraction of them.
Central Asia
19million+
people face hunger this winter.
Close to 4 million people have also been forced back across borders since early 2025, many arriving with nothing to rebuild their lives.
South Asia
218million
people are undernourished. That’s one-third of all the hungry people in the world.
Funding for humanitarian aid has dropped just as the cold sets in.
Your gift fills the gap and brings warmth to a family who would otherwise face the winter alone.
Contact our donor care team:
1-855-880-4141
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