2021 CHRISTMAS HAMPER PARTY!

Fri, Dec 17 – 7-9 p.m. — bag non-perishables
Sat, Dec 18 – 10 a.m.-1 p.m. — build the hampers

NEW LOCATION
High Point Community Church
949 Fullerton Ave V9A 3Z9, in Vic West

Over the past 20+ years, our heartwarming annual tradition has evolved and grown in response to the ever-increasing hunger in our community. This year we’re tweaking what’s worked in the past to create a COVID-19 safe event that will be impacted less by supply chain disruptions due to the recent flooding of BC farms. 

Here’s this year’s plan! – 2 shifts of 30 people:
Thank you Volunteers!
A few spaces are still available for Friday evening.
Saturday shifts are filled!!

SHIFT OPTION 1. Fri, Dec 17 — 7-9 a.m. — bag non-perishable items,
SHIFT OPTION 2. Sat, Dec 18 — 10 a.m.-1 p.m. — pack the fresh produce into the hampers

On both days we will verify vaccine passports, require masks, and provide a sanitation station. 

When you receive your Punchbowl invitation email, check the Potluck page.

This is where you can sign up for ONE of the two volunteer shifts listed above, and indicate what you want to bring. To donate money go to Contribute on the list of To Do Items, or Interac e-transfer cash to christmashamperparty@gmail.com

NOTE: your tax deductible financial donations increase our bulk purchasing power.

On Saturday, we’ll have live entertainment for people picking up their hampers, courtesy of violinist Marjorie Cullerne and puppeteer Tim Gosley.

We are compensating for the sudden rise in food prices.

A hamper with a turkey, bread, butter, milk, eggs, coffee, tea, cranberry sauce, stuffing mix, dessert items and treats costs about $75. For the cost of a restaurant dinner for two, you can bask in the glow of knowing that your donation feeds an entire family!

With so many in urgent need, and the uncertainty around obtaining bulk orders due to the flooding of the lower mainland turkey farms, most hampers will include a $25 gift card so that families can purchase the main course item of their choice.

We are grateful to have the Victoria Christmas Hamper Party back again, adapting as always to feed as many of our less fortunate neighbours as possible.  Your generosity warms and lights up the season, and we can’t wait to see you at the 2021 Christmas Hamper Party!

Our hampers are distributed by the Salvation Army. If you know someone who needs a hamper, have them register online or call to sign up for support: Salvation Army, Mustard Seed and other food banks.

Joyce Kline and the Organizing Elves: Dan, James & Lisa, Val, Di, Laura & Paul,