 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! |
The Victoria Christmas Hamper Party
Where the Christmas Spirit lives on.
The Victoria Christmas Hamper Party 