The Inn of the Good Shepherd
The Inn of the Good Shepherd is a Sarnia-Lambton nonprofit providing food bank services, daily hot meals, emergency shelter and outreach programs for families, children and individuals in need. The organization sustains its programs through donations, volunteers, local fundraisers and community partnerships to deliver food and support with dignity and compassion.
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Last updated on Jan 29th, 2026
Recent Activity
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.
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Surf INN Turf
Surf INN Turf is The Inn of the Good Shepherd's lively fundraiser pairing dinner and a live auction to support people who rely on the organization. Tickets are on sale now at the event page, and the evening promises great food, high energy, and community driven fundraising.
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Surf INN Turf 2026
Surf INN Turf 2026 invites Sarnia to a patio evening of steak and lobster, auctions, games, and live entertainment to support The Inn of the Good Shepherd. Tickets are on sale now at the event page, so secure your seat and bring friends for a memorable community fundraiser.
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Food donations drive
The Inn of the Good Shepherd asks Sarnia Lambton residents to donate shelf stable food, noting they distribute more than 75,000 pounds of food each month to 800 households and 2,475 people, including 940 children. Drop off at The Inn (115 John St.), The Lodge (950 Confederation St.), seasonal fire hall drives, or most local grocery stores; consider buying sale items to make your donation go further.
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Shop for a Cause - April 18
The Inn of the Good Shepherd announced Shop for a Cause for Saturday, April 18 in a brief April 8 post. The announcement confirms the date but does not provide time, location, or cost, so contact the organization for full event details.
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Empty Bowls
The Inn of the Good Shepherd warns that the 7:00 PM seating for Empty Bowls is almost sold out and urges people to secure tickets soon. The fundraiser uses a simple bowl of soup to raise money for food, shelter, and support for local individuals and families, with the final relevance date inferred as April 9, 2026 based on the published urgency.
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Empty Bowls ticket reminder
Only 35 tickets remain for the 7:00 PM seating at Empty Bowls, hosted by The Inn of the Good Shepherd, so act quickly if you want a spot. The event pairs local soups and handcrafted bowls with fundraising for vital community programs, though no ticket price or booking link was provided in the announcement.
