The Inn of the Good Shepherd
The Inn of the Good Shepherd is a nonprofit social services organization in Sarnia-Lambton that provides food bank support, daily hot meals, emergency shelter and youth shelter services, and outreach programs for families, children, and individuals in need. The Inn operates community-focused programs to deliver food, shelter, and crisis assistance with dignity, relying on donations, volunteers, local fundraisers, and partnerships to sustain its work.
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Last updated on Jan 29th, 2026
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United Way donation announcement
The Inn of the Good Shepherd thanked United Way Sarnia-Lambton for a $36,000 donation on 2026-05-15, funding food assistance, shelter, children’s programs, and housing support across Sarnia-Lambton. The gift reinforces partnerships that help the organization deliver daily services to neighbors facing difficult times.
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Surf INN Turf 2026
Surf INN Turf 2026 is a fundraising gala hosted by The Inn of the Good Shepherd on Thursday, June 11 at the Four Points by Sheraton in Point Edward. For $150 a ticket you get a steak and lobster dinner, live patio entertainment, games, and access to live and silent auctions with more than 30 packages, all supporting local Sarnia-Lambton programs.
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Orange Door Project Fundraising Campaign
Support The Haven youth shelter by donating at checkout at The Home Depot Canada Sarnia or online during the Orange Door Project running May 12 to June 14, 2026. All donations on May 23 will be matched by The Home Depot Canada Foundation, doubling your impact for youth experiencing homelessness in Sarnia-Lambton.
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Orange Door Project Fundraising Campaign
From May 12 to June 14, 2026 the Orange Door Project fundraiser supports The Haven youth shelter in the Sarnia Lambton community, with donations accepted at participating Home Depot checkouts and online. Donations given on May 23 will be matched by The Home Depot Canada Foundation, doubling local impact for youth facing homelessness.
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Feminine hygiene products donation from Tampon Tuesday
The Inn of the Good Shepherd announced that Michelle from Tampon Tuesday donated over $2,000 worth of feminine hygiene products to support people using its services. Staff members Jodi from Client Services and Noal from the Warehouse and Mobile Market helped bring the donation inside, underscoring local teamwork and generosity.
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Catch The Ace: Find tINNy & Win
Catch The Ace: Find tINNy & Win launches May 19 at Brownstones, a progressive raffle by The Inn of the Good Shepherd where weekly winners take 20 percent of sales and revealing the Ace of Spades awards a jackpot up to 50,000 dollars. Buy a ticket to support local programs and attend the launch party for event details and prizes.
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Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign
Sarnia and Bright's Grove raised an astonishing $81,821 during the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign, beating the 2023 total of $71,000. The Inn of the Good Shepherd says those dollars will support food bank services, shelter and housing help, warm meals, children's programs, and emergency assistance across Sarnia-Lambton.
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Donor Appreciation Event
The Inn of the Good Shepherd held a Donor Appreciation Event on 2026-05-06 to honor local individuals and organizations whose food drives, donations, sponsorships, and volunteer work support thousands across Sarnia-Lambton. Awardees include Progressive Auto Sales, Mark Hornblower, Staff Sgt. Jim McCabe, Teppermans Sarnia, and several community volunteers recognized for specific initiatives like Tampon Tuesday and Scouts Hike for Hunger.
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Domino tumble social post
The Inn of the Good Shepherd posted a short, friendly prompt to check out Blackburn's domino tumble on their social channels. The message points readers to the organization's feed for the clip or photo of this playful community moment.
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Medics Against Hunger donation collection
The Inn of the Good Shepherd and Lambton EMS will collect food donations at Superstore in Sarnia-Lambton on Saturday, May 2 from 10 AM to 3 PM. Volunteers will accept priority items like pasta sauce, canned pasta, juice boxes, Kraft Dinner, canned fruit, and canned meat, and a $7 pre-made bag is available inside the store for a quick donation.
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Short social post
On 2026-04-30 The Inn of the Good Shepherd shared a brief, upbeat social caption reading "Look at those smiles!" The post is highly shareable and works well as a quick community highlight or newsletter snippet.
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Smile Cookie bulk orders
From April 27 to May 3, 2026 every Smile Cookie purchased at Tim Hortons benefits The Inn of the Good Shepherd; bulk order forms are available at theinnsarnia.ca/smile2026 for office and event orders. This short campaign supports meals, shelter, and local assistance, and organizers encourage photo shares tagged #theinnsmile2026.
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Cereal donation — community drive
Holy Rosary Catholic School donated 171 boxes of cereal totaling 192 lbs to The Inn of the Good Shepherd through the Cereal Dom-INN-Os campaign in Sarnia-Lambton. The Inn says cereal is one of the most requested items at their Food Bank, so this contribution directly provides 171 breakfasts and immediate support for local families.
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Short social post with heart emojis
The Inn of the Good Shepherd posted a brief, affectionate message on 2026-04-28 consisting of two heart emojis. The simple social post expresses warmth toward followers and is best viewed on the organization's social channels.
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Smile Cookie Fundraiser
From April 27 to May 3 pick up a $2 Smile Cookie at participating Tim Hortons in Sarnia and Brights Grove to support The Inn of the Good Shepherd. The campaign aims to raise $85,000 for meals, shelter, and crisis support, and offers bulk orders and plushie sales to amplify impact.
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Spring Cooking Class
Greens Sarnia is offering a Spring Cooking Class with limited space, and tickets are listed as two for 100 dollars or one for 60 dollars. The Inn of the Good Shepherd shared a direct registration link so you can sign up online to reserve your spot.
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Cereal Dom-INN-Os challenge
The Inn of the Good Shepherd celebrates a successful collection at King George VI P.S., where community members gathered 304 boxes for the food bank as part of the Cereal Dom-INN-Os challenge. You can sign up to join the campaign at www.theinnsarnia.ca to help add more donations.
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Smile Cookie Campaign
The Smile Cookie Campaign launches today in partnership with Tim Hortons to raise money for The Inn of the Good Shepherd's food, shelter, and children's programs in Sarnia-Lambton. Last time the community raised over $71,000; visit theinnsarnia.ca/smile2026 to download bulk order forms and join the effort by tagging #TheInnSmile2026.
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Surf INN Turf 2026 Sponsorship Appeal
Become a sponsor of Surf INN Turf 2026 to support The Inn of the Good Shepherd programs in Sarnia Lambton, including monthly food distribution, daily warm meals, and nightly shelter. Sponsorship tiers range from Gold to Supporting Sponsorship, and businesses can learn how to secure packages at the event website.
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National Volunteer Week — Volunteer Recruitment
To mark National Volunteer Week, The Inn of the Good Shepherd thanks its volunteers and invites new people to get involved. The post directs interested helpers to visit the organization's website and click GET INVOLVED to learn about volunteer opportunities.
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Smile Cookie fundraiser — April 27 to May 3, 2026
From April 27 to May 3, 2026, participating Tim Hortons in Sarnia and Bright's Grove will donate proceeds from Smile Cookie purchases to The Inn of the Good Shepherd. Buy a cookie to support meals, shelter, and children's programs during this weeklong local fundraiser.
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Surf INN Turf
Surf INN Turf is a fundraiser dinner from The Inn of the Good Shepherd in Sarnia Ontario that pairs steak and lobster with community fundraising, and tickets are available now. Every ticket helps the Inn continue serving thousands across Sarnia-Lambton, making this an evening of great food and local impact.
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Cooking for a Cause with Greens
Cook plant based dishes with Greens on Monday, May 4 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM in a hands on Vegan Essentials class that supports The Inn of the Good Shepherd. Tickets are $60 each or 2 for $100, the evening ends with a shared meal and a signature cocktail or mocktail, and spots are limited so scan the QR code or visit Greens' page to grab yours.
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Spring Cooking Class: Vegan Essentials
Spring Cooking Class: Vegan Essentials with Greens is a hands on fundraiser for The Inn on Monday, May 4 from 5:00 to 7:30 PM in Sarnia. Tickets are $60 each or two for $100, and the evening includes practical plant based techniques, a shared meal, and a signature cocktail or mocktail.
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Shop for a Cause at Choice Thrift
Choice Thrift is hosting Shop for a Cause on April 18 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 141 Christina Street in Sarnia, with 50% of all sales donated to The Inn of the Good Shepherd. Spend a few hours browsing thrift finds and know your purchases will help fund food, shelter, and care for local people in need.
