14 Nov Christmas Sharing 2024

For over 35 years, The Chilliwack Salvation Army and Chilliwack Community Services have worked together to provide local families with the joy of a Christmas Hamper during the holiday season. The Salvation Army provides the food for a Christmas morning breakfast, lunch and Christmas dinner with all the fixings, while Chilliwack Community Services provides the toys/gifts.

Together, we bring hope and joy to struggling families in our community, and this year, we are aiming to bless over2000 families! 

COME TO CHRISTMAS CENTRAL TO REGISTER FOR A HAMPER

Location: The Salvation Army Care & Share Centre – 45746 Yale Rd
Registration Open: Monday, November 18^th  – Friday, December 13^th
Hours: Monday-Friday: 10:00am – 12:00pm & 1:00pm – 3:00pm; Saturday’s (Nov 23. Nov. 30, Dec. 7)): 10:00am – 1:00pm
Eligibility: Chilliwack Residents in need this Christmas season.

What to Bring:  Picture ID (BC Driver’s License or BC ID Card) 1 piece of ID for each member of your household, children included (Care Card) Proof of residence in Chilliwack (utility bill, credit card statement, etc)

Please Note: If you are not able to resister in person, you can send your information, ID and a letter of consent with someone to register on your behalf.

PICK-UP DATES: Each portion of the hamper will be on different dates and at different locations. To pick up the hampers you will need to bring your ID and the pick-up slips provided when registering.

 Salvation Army Christmas Food Hamper: Friday December 20^th.

Pickup Location:  Salvation Army Chilliwack Community Church, 46420 Brooks Avenue

Chilliwack Community Services Toy/Gift hamper: Location and date to be announced.

TO MAKE A DONATION: If you would like to contribute/donate to the hamper:

Food Donation: The Salvation Army will gladly accept any monetary donation towards our Christmas hampers.   

Sponsor A Hamper:  This program provides a way for you to support a food hamper to families this Christmas. Hampers cost $100 to $200 depending on the family size. To Sponsor a Hamper, please click HERE or call the office at 604-792-0001 and ask for Chris Kizmann. Donation Receipts will be processed at the time of donation and mailed out to you following the donation.

Gifts Donation: drop off your unwrapped toy/gift, gift cards or cash donations at the main office at #100 46187 Yale Road or call 604-792-4267.

Sponsor A Toy Hamper: The CCS Christmas Sharing Toy Hamper Sponsorship program matches you with a child/children in our community. You will receive the child’s age, gender, and a small wish list that has been provided to us and you can use to help guide you to purchase Christmas gifts. Hamper values are approximately $125. Sponsorships can be done by individuals, families, organizations and businesses. Deadline to apply as a sponsor is Dec 1 and sponsored hampers must be dropped off before Dec. 9.

For more information or to sponsor a toy hamper email: Christmas@comserv.bc.ca before Dec 1^st, 2024 or to sponsor a toy hamper please fill out the form below and return it before December 1^st.

Toy Hamper Registration 2024