Community Connections Christmas Hamper-2017

The annual Christmas Hamper Program is now up and running at the Food Bank! The program is sponsored by Community Connections and aims to help low-income families and seniors enjoy the festive season. Running the Food Bank and the program is a lot of work but Patti Larson, shown here surrounded by toys donated by Red Apple customers, blankets and holding three of the full Christmas stockings donated by Carol Deliver, blossoms at this time of year. David F. Rooney photo

 

The Christmas Hamper Program is open! December 4—23, Monday – Saturday, 10am – 3pm

 

Location of Christmas Hamper Depot

Downstairs at the Royal Canadian Legion, #600 First Street West

 

 

Who we are: The Christmas Hamper Program is provided by Community Connections Food Bank and our goal is to help our low-income families and seniors enjoy a special Christmas. We provide hampers filled with food, gifts and toys. Every request for assistance is treated with compassion, respect and confidentiality. With your help we are able to make a significant difference in people’s lives!

 

Did you know?

  • Annually during the Christmas season, we provide more than 180 hampers
  • This program helps more than 200 adults and 100 children in December alone
  • Every penny we use to put food into our hampers comes from our community

How can you support the Christmas Hamper Program?

  • Make a charitable financial donation
  • Food donation boxes are located at Save-On-Foods or drop off at the Legion during open hours
  • Organize a food drive at your office/school/church/event
  • Add a $2.00 coupon to your purchases at Save-On-Foods and Southside
  • Donate your Save on More Points at Save-On-Foods
  • Sponsor a family or senior with gifts & food, or donate gifts to a person in need
  • Pick an angel from the Christmas tree at CIBC & buy a gift for a child
  • Support the toy drive at The Red Apple Store

 

Most Needed Items: Cans of tuna, salmon, ham and other meats; Pasta, pasta sauce and tomatoes; Chunky soups, meal in a tin (i.e. stew); Breakfast cereals, pancake mix and syrup; Fruit juice and canned milk; Canned vegetables and fruit; Peanut butter/jam; Baby food, cereal and diapers; Toiletries such as toothpaste, shampoo and soap; Laundry detergent; Pet food, dry or canned.

 

Other Ideas for Christmas Hampers: New unwrapped toys, books and games; Gift boxes of cookies, tea or coffee, specialty foods; Calendars, magazines, notepads, pens; Candles, napkins, kitchen towels; Gloves, scarves, socks; Blankets, backpacks, movie bucks; Gift cards from any local store.

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