2024 Christmas Hamper Campaign has begun!

The 2024 Christmas Hamper Campaign has begun, and the Salvation Army, the West Central Crisis & Support Centre, and the Kindersley Food Bank are the boots on the ground teams who help make it all happen. They will join forces to coordinate applications, receive donations and distribute donated items for the Christmas Hamper Program.

Monica Shields from the Crisis Centre explained that the hampers are available to recipients in Kindersley, Smiley, Flaxcombe, Marengo, Alsask, Coleville, Brock and adjacent rural areas. Application forms are available for pick up and completion at the Salvation Army, West Central Crisis and Family Support Centre, Kindersley Food Bank and at the hamper distribution location at the Kindersley Mall in the main hallway.

Applications must be completed and returned no later than Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

Hamper items will follow Canada’s Food Guide expectations, with the extra December items to encourage and include a holiday meal, treats and children’s gifts. Food items needed include: canned vegetables, fruit and soup, pasta, pasta sauce, rice, cereals, peanut butter, beans, canned meat, juice, etc. New (unwrapped) toys, books and games for children 12 and under are greatly appreciated.

It would be appreciated if all donations were delivered to the Mall location by December 14th. Your generous and continued support of this program is greatly appreciated.

Monetary donations (cash or cheque) are gratefully accepted and may be dropped off at the Salvation Army, Kindersley Food Bank, the Crisis Centre or at the collection site at the Kindersley Mall. Tax receipts for donations $20 and over will be issued upon request.

Hampers can be picked up on Thursday, December 19th from 9:30 a.m. to noon, and from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.