# Grand Gives Back

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 The Grand Theatre is proud to give back to the London-and-area community through the ***Holiday Wish for Kids*** program (operating for over 30 years), the **Business Cares Food Drive**, and by **supplying tickets for charitable events**.

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## 🎁 Holiday Wish for kids

### 300 children, from 35 agencies, ONE magical night!

On **Tuesday, November 18, 2025**, and for the past three decades, the Grand has been able to offer this special experience to children at no cost.   
  
With thanks to our sponsors, McCormick Canada & Sifton Family Foundation, we are able to create a magical night for these children each and every holiday season.

***"We really want to thank the Grand for giving our families this opportunity. Our kids are treated like royalty and they talked about being at the theatre for weeks after! I know our kids will never forget it!***

### **- Sandra B.**  
  


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## 🎁 Business Cares Food Drive

### “The London Food Bank plays an integral part in ensuring London remains a functioning and compassionate city. We are proud to partner with them for this important cause, and grateful for their dedication to a city we are all proud to call home.”

#### - Evan Klassen, Grand Theatre Executive Director

The Grand Theatre's Annual **Business Cares Food Drive** takes place during the holiday show (in November and December of a given season, raising funds for the London Food Bank). The Grand is also proud to provide a musical performance at the Business Cares launch event, with Alumni from our renowned High School Project!

Since launching in 2017, the campaign has raised a cumulative total of **$406,333** through donations made by the Grand’s audiences with **$65,523 being raised in 2022** during the Grand Theatre's Production of *Elf - The Musical*. The Business Cares Food Drive continues in 2025 during the Grand Theatre’s production of Disney’s *Frozen.* Donations may be made in person after each performance, or via the link below.

  
[DONATE NOW](https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/londonfoodbank/p2p/grandtheatrecares/)

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## 🎫 TICKETS IN SUPPORT OF YOUR CHARITABLE EVENT

**Each season, the Grand donates over $50,000** in ticket value to more than 800 charities in the London area. For more information or to request a ticket donation for your charitable event, please email **Denise Hay**, Box Office Manager at dhay \[at\] grandtheatre.com (dhay\[at\]grandtheatre\[dot\]com) or by phone at 519-672-9030 ext 402.