Holiday Helpers
“Sponsoring this hamper was one of the most meaningful things our family has found to include in our giving at Christmas.”
A Hamper Sponsor from 2021
Holiday Hampers – How can I help?
If you are feeling moved by the holiday spirit of giving, there are a number of ways you can help with this year’s Holiday Hampers program.
We gratefully welcome all contributions to our hamper program, both large and small, all financial donations go towards the cost of buying the many contents of the hampers that cannot be covered by our generous in-kind donations or hamper sponsors.
You can donate directly to the holiday hamper program here or mail a donation to W.E. Graham Community Service Society, Box 10, 1001 Harold Street, Slocan, BC, V0G 2C0
We have giving trees in four local stores where you can buy a gift for a child for one of our Holiday Hamper families. Mountain Baby in Nelson, Secret Garden Toys in Nelson, Bry and Bean in Castlegar, and Mountain Valley Station in Slocan are the four participating stores. Each of them has a tree in store with tags that give the child’s age and gender. Just pick a tag, buy a gift to suit (suggested price $25 – $30) and leave it with the store. We will collect and match the right gift to the right Holiday Hamper. Mountain Baby are also generously offering 20% off your own shopping in store if you buy a child’s gift for a Holiday Hamper at the same time.
Individuals, families, groups or businesses can choose to sponsor a family hamper. You will be allocated a household of the size of your choosing and provided with a list of what the hamper should include. Then you get to shop, wrap and assemble the hamper yourself, selecting gifts and additional seasonal items for that personal touch. This is the perfect choice for those who love to shop, for groups or businesses where everyone contributes, or for parents who want to introduce their children to the joy of giving. You can also include a personal greeting card.
To sponsor a hamper email info@wegcss.org or call 250-355-2484 to speak to Alison
Do you or your business, have produce, seasonal items, or gifts you would like to donate to be included in our Holiday Hampers? In-kind donations from businesses and individuals are essential to our Holiday Hamper program. Large or small, all donations are gratefully received and make a difference.
Contact Darrian, our Food Bank Manager to arrange in-kind donations, email foodbankmanager@wegcss.org or call 250-355-2484.
We welcome offers of help from all members of the community, perhaps you can help with preparing and handing out hampers on the day? Perhaps you can help with deliveries where necessary? Perhaps you can help in the kitchen? Get in touch to find out more if you have your precious time to offer during the busy holiday season.
“I cried all the way home after receiving my Christmas hamper!!! I am totally blown away by the generosity, thoughtfulness and support of the community. You have no idea how grateful I am. Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou!”
Recipient of a sponsored Hamper 2021
Help make the Holiday Season a little bit more special for someone in your community this year.
We provide charitable tax receipts for in-kind and financial donations on request.
We would like to thank our generous partners, funders and donors for all their support.