Halloween Candy Buy Backs and Where To Donate Candy

If you have an excess of candy this Halloween, we know exactly what you can do with your extra treats! These are local Halloween candy buy back programs near you. We have also shared some ideas of where you can donate candy near you.

Halloween Candy Buy Back Programs

As a proactive measure, many dentists take part in a candy buyback program. When they buy back halloween candy, it puts a little extra cash in your pocket while keeping those cavities out of your mouth! If you’re a dentist that is hosting a buyback program this Halloween, let us know and we will include you in our list.

Safari Dentistry – Milton, Stoney Creek and Burlington

Dates: Drop oby with your candy between November 2-6, 2026 during office hours.

Deal: Safari will give you $2 per pound of candy you bring, and they will also match the amount with a donation to Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Address: Burlington: 4021 Upper Middle Road, Unit 5. Milton: 480 Bronte Street Unit 115. Stoney Creek: 80 King Street East.

Niagara Peninsula Orthodontics

Your orthodontist knows how damaging treats can be to your braces, and teeth. Dr. Prasad invites patients to trade in their Halloween candy.

Dates: No specific dates are listed.

Deal: For every pound of candy surrendered at one of the 4 dental offices, they will donate one dollar to the Saint Catharine’s Thorold of Niagara Big Brother’s Big Sister’s organization.

Address: 4 offices to choose from: 411 Lake St., Unit 120 in St. Catharines. 4072 Portage Rd. in Niagara Falls. 31 Pelham Town Sq. in Fonthill. 5041 King St.
Beamsville.

Waterdown Smile Spectrum

Waterdown Smile Spectrum Dental is thrilled to announce its partnership with Flamborough Connects for this year’s Halloween Candy Buy-Back initiative, turning leftover Halloween treats into meaningful community support.

Dates: First 2 weeks of November

Deal: Waterdown Smile Spectrum Dental will buy back extra Halloween candy at $5 per pound, up to 3 pounds per participant. Additionally, the practice will match the total amount in donations to Flamborough Connects, ensuring that the community benefits even more from this sweet initiative.

Address: 279 Dundas St E Unit # 4, Waterdown.

Where To Donate Halloween Candy

Many food banks and community pantries will welcome a donation of candy. Here are a few of the larger ones we’ve been told about, but also look at local churches who offer meal programs.

In Halton, we recomend The Compassion Society, The Burlingotn Food Bank and any of the food programs listed here.

In Hamilton, please reach out to Wesley Urban Ministries, Good Shepherd, or one of the food programs listed here.

Niagara locals can connect with Project Share in Niagara Falls, Village of Hope in Lincoln, and Port Cares in Port Colbourne.

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