A REFERRAL-BASED ONLY food security and holiday initiative built by community organizations for community.
Operation Santa is the community coming together to provide support for Saskatoon during the holidays. The population we serve come from all walks of life and live in many parts of the city of Saskatoon. Each Christmas we coordinate with various organizations and individuals to provide food hampers and toys for families that have been identified as most in need. These families are identified and r
01/30/2026
We are grateful for these words from Anne-Marie Rollo, Trustee at Saskatoon Public Schools. Beyond the gifts and hampers, this past December’s Operation Santa was about ensuring every neighbor felt seen and cared for.
Thank you to the Dakota Dunes Community Development Corporation, our partners, and the many volunteers for their year-round commitment to our community.
Huge thanks to Jamie and the Saskatoon Tribal Council for joining us in the workshop this year.
We’re so glad you were part of the team!
01/28/2026
A huge thank you to Bridge City Bicycle Co-op for their incredible donation of bikes for this past December’s Operation Santa.
Thanks to their generosity, more than 80 kids in our community rode home with a new bike.
01/27/2026
We were proud to have BHP as an official "Elf on the Shelf" sponsor for this past December’s Operation Santa.
Partnerships like these are the heartbeat of our organization, allowing us to expand our reach and deliver joy to those in our community who needed it most. Thank you, BHP, for your commitment and for helping us keep the holiday spirit alive.
Kim from CUMFI has been a total rockstar on our committee for two years now.
We love having her energy in the workshop and are so lucky to have her on the team!
01/26/2026
Join us on March 7, 2026, at the Prince Albert Exhibition Centre for an evening of song, dance, and togetherness for the Northern Lights Casino 23rd Annual Feast & Round Dance!
Everyone is welcome to come together in celebration, culture, and community.
01/26/2026
335 volunteers made it happen!
A huge thank you to the dedicated team of 335 volunteers who gave their time in Santa’s Workshop this past December.
Your hard work and energy were the heartbeat of this project!
01/23/2026
A huge thank you to our Santa’s Helper Sponsors!
We want to recognize STC Industrial Group, TIPI Insurance Partners, Discover Saskatoon, SaskTel Centre, DCG Philanthropic Services Inc., and First Nations Insurance Services Limited Partnership for their generous support this past December.
By partnering with Operation Santa, these organizations helped us bridge critical community barriers and support our relatives across Saskatoon. We are grateful for your commitment to making a difference.
01/23/2026
Grateful for our Snowman Sponsors!
We want to recognize Brodsky Indigenous Civil Contractors, Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre and Affinity Credit Union for their generous support as Snowman Sponsors.
While the December holidays have passed, your contributions played a vital role in helping Operation Santa bridge barriers for our relatives across the city. Thank you for your commitment to our community.
01/22/2026
We want to highlight the wonderful support of Synergy 8 and MLT Aikins, our Circle of Cheer Sponsors for this past December’s Operation Santa.
By working together, we were able to bridge barriers and support our community members. Thank you for being a part of this collaborative effort.
01/22/2026
We want to thank our Elf on the Shelf Sponsors: Sandbox Mutual Insurance, Saskatoon Community Foundation, SIGA, and Pro-Western Mechanical.
By supporting this past December’s Operation Santa, these partners helped us bridge critical barriers for Saskatoon families. Thank you for helping us support our relatives with dignity and respect.
Teamwork in action!
Watch our volunteers fly through the assembly line to get hampers ready for our neighbors this past December.
With 335 people lending a hand, we were able to provide meaningful care to families across Saskatoon. Thank you to everyone who stepped up to make this possible.