Best.Gift.Ever FAQs

What is the Best Gift Ever Catalogue?
It's an opportunity for you to help children supported by Canadian Feed The Children, and honour friends and family at the same time. By choosing from the many life-affirming items in the catalogue, you give children what’s missing from their lives. You can mark the holiday season, a birthday, wedding or any special occasion by giving a gift that turns into better health and greater life opportunities for children facing the hardships of poverty.

Through the Best Gift Ever Catalogue, you make a donation toward items that make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families here in Canada and six countries around the world.

Can you explain how the gifts help children?
Every gift that is listed in our Best Gift Ever catalogue has been identified by the communities we support as being vitally important in ensuring children’s health and well-being. The gifts of livestock, school books, water wells and all items are provided as part of larger projects undertaken by Canadian Feed The Children and our local partners. When you purchase a Best Gift Ever item, funds are channelled to the broad range of development programs in the communities we support. The projects go beyond the simple provision of items; they also include training, construction, project monitoring and evaluation - everything a child's family needs to help their children be as healthy as possible.

How are the gifts delivered to the communities?
Items that you choose are, firstly, identified by the communities as required, then are purchased locally to ensure the products (for example, fruit trees) are well-suited to the local environment. Buying locally helps support the local economy and keeps transportation and administration costs to a minimum.

Will you send a gift card to my honouree or do I?
We will send the card by email or by post to honour that special someone – whatever you prefer. Or simply request a blank greeting card to be sent to you so that you can create your own special message and hand deliver if that suits. New this year, you can choose to download a printable PDF card and have a beautiful card immediately in hand to give.

Can I order gifts for more than one person at a time?
Yes, you can. And if you request it, we will send one gift card for each gift you purchase.

Is the Best Gift Ever Catalogue available year-round?
All items are available throughout the year and make excellent gifts for any occasion. Please visit our website regularly for new gift choices over the course of the year.

Can I purchase a Best Gift Ever if I am not currently a donor?
Yes, you can make a donation by choosing a Best Gift Ever whether or not you have supported Canadian Feed The Children in the past. We welcome your participation and your support!

Can I send a gift to my sponsored child or his or her community?
Gifts from the Best Gift Ever catalogue cannot be directed to a specific child or community. These gifts are designated for communities where specific needs have already been identified, and your gift will go a long way in funding these projects from start to finish.

Can I receive a photo or report on my gift after it has been delivered?
Due to the prohibitive costs and administration required to report on each individual gift, we cannot provide photos and stories on the distribution of specific gifts. Our newsletters, website and annual reports give detailed updates on all our programs for children, which include the provision of all items in the catalogue.

Is the delivery of Best Gift Ever items guaranteed?
Yes, all donations toward a particular gift item get pooled to fund the community project it supports. In the event that money raised through the Best Gift Ever catalogue exceeds the funds required for our programs, excess funds will be directed to support similar Canadian Feed The Children programs for children.

Will I get a tax receipt for the purchase of a BGE?
Yes, all Best Gift Ever purchases are tax receipted. When you order online, you will receive an immediate charitable tax receipt in PDF format by email. When you order by phone, you can choose to receive an electronic receipt or have one mailed to you, usually within one week. Canadian Feed The Children's charitable registration # is 11883 0983 RR0001.

Do I get the tax receipt or can I send it to the honouree?
Only the donor can receive the tax receipt. Tax receipts cannot be sent to the honouree. Tax receipts will not be issued to individuals as a result of group activities such as a school or community campaigns.

How long will it take for my gift card to be delivered?
While we can't guarantee delivery time, Best Gift Ever gift cards will be processed and sent by mail within 48 hours of purchase or by email within one hour.

Is HST charged?
No. Your purchase of a Best Gift Ever item is a donation to Canadian Feed The Children, so no taxes are charged.