COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS HAMPER CAMPAIGN: Delivery Day countdown begins

Submitted by Shirley Nadeau, organizing committee chairperson, Quebec Community Christmas Hamper Campaign

It is wonderful to see how community members come together each year to help those who struggle to put a meal on the table, especially during the holidays. The Community Christmas Hamper Campaign, now in its 28th year, is like a well-oiled machine, and barring snowstorms and pandemics, this organization is ready to roll for another D-Day (delivery day).  

All the fresh food has been ordered from a local grocery store, sufficient volunteers are on standby to sort the donated food and pack the hundreds of boxes; and volunteer drivers are ready to roll to deliver the hampers (boxes) to recipients’ homes on Dec. 16. Members of the organizing committee have double-checked their lists to be sure they haven’t missed anyone  during this season of giving. 

Fundraising to purchase the food to fill the boxes is going very well, with more than 67 per cent of our $50,000 goal attained as of Dec. 10. We extend a huge Thank You! to everyone who has made a financial or in-kind donation thus far. We also thank all those who have donated dry goods and organized fundraising events.  

If you have not yet contributed to this worthy cause to help members of the English-speaking community enjoy a festive meal during the holidays, it’s not too late. For information on how to help, visit the CCHC website at qchampers.ca.