THE PARTY IS HISTORY NOW – 250 HAMPERS!

The Salvation Army has reactivated the online hamper request form so if you need a hamper or know anyone who needs a hamper, Fill one out today!


VICTORIA CHRISTMAS HAMPER PARTY 2023
Fri, Dec 15 — 7:00-9:00 p.m. — setup & bag non-perishables
Sat, Dec 16 — 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. — build the hampers
 
Location
High Point Community Church
949 Fullerton Ave V9A 3Z9, in Vic West
  In This Update:
1. 250 hampers to be prepped and assembled Fri & Sat
2. Right-sizing the hampers for local families

1. We have achieved our 250-hamper goal!
 
The Elves have hustled for donations, comparison shopped, placed massive bulk orders, and planned to make this our best party ever (we say that every year…and it just keeps getting more awesome!). Thanks to your generous donations we have the supplies to fill 250 hampers this year. Thank you SO MUCH!
 
If you still want to donate:
 
Interac e-transfer to christmashamperparty@gmail.com. Include your name and address so we can send you a tax receipt (if $20+). Send an email to let us know if you are not able to e-transfer and want to donate in a different way.

2. Right-sizing hampers for different families
 
Working closely with the Salvation Army, we identified the sizes of families requesting hampers this year and are building different sized hampers accordingly. They include seniors and the disabled, single parents, and households with 3-7 members, all struggling to make ends meet. Many have never had to request a hamper before. Every beautiful hamper we fill shows someone in need that we care and that they are not alone. This year’s plan is:
– 106 single person hampers
– 50 2 person
– 70 3-4 person
– 21 5-6 person
– 3    7+
 If you know someone who still needs a hamper, have them register online as the link as Hampers are still available.

Other places to get food:  Mustard Seed and other food banks.    

Joyce Kline and the Organizing Elves: Dan, James & Lisa, Val, Di, Laura & Paul,and more!
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Our mailing address is: Christmas Hamper Party 305 – 831 Dunsmuir Rd Victoria, BC V9A 5B9 Canada
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CHRISTMAS HAMPER PARTY GOING LIVE!


VICTORIA CHRISTMAS HAMPER PARTY 2023
Fri, Dec 15 — 7:00-9:00 p.m. — setup & bag non-perishables
Sat, Dec 16 — 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. — build the hampers
 
Location
High Point Community Church
949 Fullerton Ave V9A 3Z9, in Vic West
  In This Update:
1. 250 hampers to be prepped and assembled Fri & Sat
2. Right-sizing the hampers for local families

1. We have achieved our 250 hamper goal !
 
The Elves have hustled for donations, comparison shopped, placed massive bulk orders, and planned to make this our best party ever (we say that every year…and it just keeps getting more awesome!). Thanks to your generous donations we have the supplies to fill 250 hampers this year. Thank you SO MUCH!
 
If you still want to donate:
 
Interac e-transfer to christmashamperparty@gmail.com. Include your name and address so we can send you a tax receipt (if $20+). Send an email to let us know if you are not able to e-transfer and want to donate in a different way.

2. Want to follow the fun online?  LIVESTREAM LINK  
 
Join us! Thanks to Logistics Elf Paul and Media Elf James Mitchell, we will livestream the party on our Facebook page 7-9 pm on Friday and Saturday 9 am – 1 pm on the Videos section of our Facebook page.
 
3. Right-sizing hampers for different families
 
Working closely with the Salvation Army, we identified the sizes of families requesting hampers this year and are building different sized hampers accordingly. They include seniors and the disabled, single parents, and households with 3-7 members, all struggling to make ends meet. Many have never had to request a hamper before. Every beautiful hamper we fill shows someone in need that we care and that they are not alone. This year’s plan is:
– 106  single person hampers
– 50  2 person
– 70  3-4 person
– 21  5-6 person
– 3    7+
 
If you know someone who needs a hamper, have them register online or call to sign up for support: 
– Households with children & teens
– Households with adults only
Other places to get food:  Mustard Seed and other food banks.     Joyce Kline and the Organizing Elves: Dan, James & Lisa, Val, Di, Laura & Paul,and more!
Twitter Facebook Website     Copyright © 2023 Christmas Hamper Party, All rights reserved.

Our mailing address is: Christmas Hamper Party 305 – 831 Dunsmuir Rd Victoria, BC V9A 5B9 Canada
Add us to your address book

2023 Christmas Hamper Party – GIFTS of LOVE, not Handouts

 

Hamper Party People! Less than 1 week to go.
Christmas Hamper Party 2023 – Live Entertainment!


CHRISTMAS HAMPER PARTY 2023!
Fri, Dec 15 — 7:00-9:00 p.m. — setup, and bag non-perishables
Sat, Dec 16 — 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. — build & decorate hampers
Sat, Dec 16 — 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. — deliver hampers

 
Location
High Point Community Church
949 Fullerton Ave V9A 3Z9, in Vic West
In This Update:
1. Over 2/3 of the way to our donation goal
2. What we need by Dec 12
3. Local business with BIG hearts
4. Livestream video link on the day
5. Who’s getting our hampers
6. Live entertainment

1. We are SO close to reaching our 250 hamper goal !
 
In spite of unprecedented food prices, generous Hamper Party people and businesses are rising to the challenge. Though they may be watching their own spending, they’re donating as much, sometimes more, than in previous years, recognizing that there are those who aren’t just lacking wholesome fresh food—they’re lacking food…period.
The Elves have hustled for donations, comparison shopped, placed massive bulk orders, and planned and schemed to make this our best party ever. We are over 2/3 of the way to our financial goal and just need that final wave of donations to fill 250 hampers in spite of inflation!
 
2. We need to hear from you ASAP!
 
If you haven’t donated yet, please do so by December 12.  If you’ve already donated, invite a friend who might also want to contribute. Having a broad base of support is what’s kept the party going for over 20 years and insures we’ll still be there for those in need in the future.  People really do want to help their less fortunate neighbours. Show them our party website: https://christmashamperparty.org
 
Here’s how you can donate:
 
Donate cash before Dec 12 to support bulk purchasing. Interac e-transfer to christmashamperparty@gmail.com. Include your name and address so we can send you a tax receipt (if $20+). See the menu Donate above for more info. Send a note to our email if you are not able to e-transfer.

3. Wow! Look at the astounding generosity of our local business donors so far:

Coca Cola: 250 1L Coke and Ginger Ale
Fairway Markets: 600 reusable grocery bags, tea and a 5% discount on the gift cards
The Old Farm Market: 300 lbs of oranges
Irene’s Bakery: 260 loaves of Bread
Fernwood Dental: 500 tubes of toothpaste
Level Ground: 140 lbs of coffee
Portofino Bakery and Irene’s Bakery: 260 loaves of bread
Cassels Murray Law: $1500 (that buys a lot of Xmas treats!)
Peppers with nearly 200 lbs of Veg
Root Cellar: 500 lbs of onions
Island Eggs 150 dozen eggs and the rest at cost

4. Want to follow the fun online?  LIVESTREAM LINK: Facebook > Videos  

Join us! Thanks to Elf Paul and Photographer Elf James Mitchell, we’ll be livestreaming the party on our Facebook page both Friday and Saturday.
 
5. Who’s getting our hampers?

The Salvation Army has given us a breakdown of the sizes of families requesting our hampers this year. They include seniors and the disabled, single parents, and families ranging from 3-7 members, all struggling to make ends meet. Many have never had to request a hamper before. Every beautiful hamper we fill shows someone in need that we care and that they are not alone. We’ve always decorated our hampers to feel like gifts, not handouts. Now we’re going even further!

6. Live Entertainment

Once again this year, puppeteer Tim Gosley, fiddler Marjorie Cullerne and keyboardist Ann Shau will spread holiday cheer with free live music and puppetry for people picking up their hamper.
 
Please join us in sharing our good fortune with those who so desperately need our help. 
 
If you know someone who needs a hamper, have them register online:
Households with children & teens
Households with adults only
Other places to get food:  Mustard Seed and other food banks.
 

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