Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Christmas Hamper Society
23448 Jim Robson Way V2W 1B8 Maple Ridge, BC, Canada

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GOOD NEIGHBOUR PROGRAM - https://www.mrpmchristmashamper.org/donate#sponsor In these unprecedented times we have had to determine the safest way to deliver our program to protect you, our sponsors; the families that we provide for and our volunteers. In 2019 we assisted 400 families The process this year will be quite different, and hopefully it's only this year.... We have brought the Good Neighbour in line with the overall program and should you wish to participate this year we are requesting $75 gift cards per child, in $25 denominations. Suggested stores where there are a range of items are London Drugs; Shoppers Drug Mart; SportChek; Walmart; EB Games; Michael's; Super Store, Black Bond Books. This will allow families to shop in either Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows (a number of families have mobility/transport challenges). Grocery cards can be purchased for any store and we have a cost guide based on the size of the family. Should you be able to cover only the gift cards for the children, we can provide the grocery gift card. All gift cards will need to be delivered to the Christmas Hamper office as we will need to sanitise them before placing them into an envelope for the families to pick up. Should you prefer to make a donation and we purchase the gift cards on your behalf, you can drop by the office; mail a cheque or send funds through PayPal - https://www.mrpmchristmashamper.org/donate10 We know that most GN's delivered the hampers to the families homes and fully appreciate that you used this program to teach your children the importance of giving. However, we need to be part of the solution and not add to the problem and this is the best approach. We have been in touch with health ministers and other government offices to discuss previous 'plans' but as the numbers have increased there is no other alternative. We realise that this is a very different manner of conducting the Good Neighbour program, and I'm also sure that we may not have thought of everything but we are determined to deliver in the safest and most efficient way. Please contact us if you have any questions.

GIFT CARD DRIVE THROUGH CANCELLED.but please read on to learn how you can donate to our society. The event was planned to lift the spirits of so many of us; Santa and Mrs. Claus were going to be on site with many pretty lights and Christmas music. We were hoping to make a little magic in our community for families in these unprecedented times. Due to the rising number of positive cases we have had to cancel the gift card drive through drop off which we were planning to host ...on Saturday 5th December but we will be at the Hamper office from 10 am 4 pm that day to collect gift cards and monetary donations. We will also be at the office on Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week between the hours of 10 am 12noon. We had already agreed to administer the program purely with gift cards to reduce contact and exposure of the families that we assist when they would have been toy shopping in the Toy Barn; selecting items for Rudolph’s Recycle Gift Shoppe and Kid’s Only where the children would select a gift for their parents to place under the tree for Christmas Day. We suggest that PayPal is the most secure and safest way to support the families that are applying - https://www.mrpmchristmashamper.org/donate10 We request that Gift Cards be in $25 denominations ($75 will be allocated to each child but they may not wish to have the entire amount from one store only). The options for families to select from (we have identified stores where a variety of items such as toys; clothing; cosmetics; electronics are available) are Black Bond Books; London Drugs; Shoppers Drug Mart; Walmart; Superstore; EB Games; Sports Chek and Michael’s. Families will also receive a grocery store gift card; the value varies according to the size of the families. Should you wish to donate, we would request that you please place the gift cards in a plastic bag with the date, your name, address, phone number and email address. This information will be used to issue tax receipts in January. If you require further information, please contact us via email or visit - https://www.mrpmchristmashamper.org/ https://www.facebook.com/mrpmchristmashamper Our sincere thanks to each and every one for your generous support.

If you are registered with the Friends In Need Food Bank please ensure that your reference number is stated on your application form so we can continue processing them. If you have submitted your application to us already, please email the reference number to - [email protected] Thanks.

Online registration is open, applications are to be received by Friday 27th November - https://www.mrpmchristmashamper.org/register

We will be in the office today to accept monetary donations (cash, cheque, gift cards) between 10 am - 12 noon. Please place you donation in a plastic bag/envelope and include the following information for tax receipts and Covid tracing (we have these slips and envelopes at the office if you don't have an envelope available) - NAME ________________________________________________... ADDRESS ____________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ PHONE NUMBER ____________________________________ EMAIL ________________________________________________ Date ___________________________________ (This information is required for Covid tracing and Tax receipt purposes).

Applicants who are registered with the Friends In Need Food Bank must provide the Reference no. with their applications to avoid delays in processing. If you don't know the number, please contact the Food Bank and ask for it. Thank you

As we stated a few days ago, we will be in the office on the following days between the hours of 10 am - 12 pm for people who wish to bring in monetary donations and gift cards - Mon 16th and 23rd, Wed 18th and 25th, Fri 20th and 27th November Please note that due to the recent heightened restrictions we will set up a table outside the office door and will follow the protocols as advised by the Ministry of Health.

And were all done ...phew.... Thanks to Paul Craik and Glenn Chivers, our local realtors, for transporting our stock to our lock up today.And were all done ...phew.... Thanks to Paul Craik and Glenn Chivers, our local realtors, for transporting our stock to our lock up today.

Thank you to the local soccer team girls who helped us pack up on Sunday.

Great work by the air cadets and officers of 583 Coronation squadron who packed up all these boxes for us!

West Coast Auto Group made a very generous donation again this year which has provided 20 families with their Christmas meals . Thanks to Scott and Michelle for your ongoing support and generosity.West Coast Auto Group made a very generous donation again this year which has provided 20 families with their Christmas meals . Thanks to Scott and Michelle for your ongoing support and generosity.

T.J. and Chad from Big O tyres in Maple Ridge to the rescue today for the flat on our Hamper trailer. Many thanks to you.T.J. and Chad from Big O tyres in Maple Ridge to the rescue today for the flat on our Hamper trailer. Many thanks to you.

Thank you Fairview school for your wonderful donations.Thank you Fairview school for your wonderful donations.

Coins for Kids received from Highland Park, Davie Jones and Glenwood schools. Many thanks to you all.Coins for Kids received from Highland Park, Davie Jones and Glenwood schools. Many thanks to you all.

We are experiencing issues with our phones, if there is an urgent need to contact us please use Messenger on Facebook or the Contact Us page on our website- mrmpchristmashamper.caWe are experiencing issues with our phones, if there is an urgent need to contact us please use Messenger on Facebook or the Contact Us page on our website- mrmpchristmashamper.ca

Thank you to the pupils and teachers of Yennadon school for their Coins for Kids donation.Thank you to the pupils and teachers of Yennadon school for their Coins for Kids donation.

A few of the wonderful toys and cash donations received from The Fundamentals Childcare Centre today. We are extremely grateful for your generosity and support.

Very warm thanks from our volunteers to Clay Gagnon of Whonnock Roofing Very warm thanks from our volunteers to Clay Gagnon of Whonnock Roofing

Thanks to the pupils of Harry Hooge for their Coins for Kids donation.Thanks to the pupils of Harry Hooge for their Coins for Kids donation.

Albion Elementary collected over $400 in the Coins for Kids program, thank you all so much!

Alexander Robinson recently held a Craft Fair and donated 10% of their profits to the Christmas Hamper Society. We are extremely grateful for your support and generosity.

Thank you Carla and the Thomas Haney Giving Tree for the wonderful donation on gift cards and toys this year.

12 csqnel Elementary school classes walked in the rain with their donation of over $1000 from the Coins For Kids program, many sets of pyjamas and other gifts for the hamper. The children seemed amazed at our toy shop and appeared quite delighted to see and understand how we help families in need at Christmas time. Thank you to all the students and the teachers of our newest school.

Thank you Nolan Skopliak, Graeme Davis and the Stave Lake Crew for a wonderful donation of $1615 raised at their epic weekend. Nolan wanted his donation to go to the kids & teens in need and this generous donation of gift cards will go to teens this Christmas.

We are now closed for the season but will be in the office as follows - Monday 16th December 9 am - 1pm Tuesday 17th December 9am - 1pm... Wednesday 18th December 10am - 12 noon Thursday 19th December 10am -12 noon Friday 20th December 10 am - 12 noon

We have such wonderful community minded young people in our town. Harley who is a pupil at Golden Ears Elementary started her book drive 5 years ago and has collected over 1000 brand new books for kids at Christmas. It stared with a friend of hers at school collecting pyjamas for kids at Christmas and she was inspired to do something of her own. She struggled with dyslexia and the bedtime routine was always reading a story with her mum before bed. Harley wanted other kids to have a new book on Christmas Eve to read with their families. So here she is 5 years later thanks to the help of friends and family, shes been able to donate an amazing number of books in our community. An amazing accomplishment. Thank you Harley, youre an amazing young lady.

We have extended our deadline for gently used, unsoiled items until Thursday 12th Dec 1 p.m. and are in need of the following items - Childs clothing (boys and girls) age 7 upwards Adult clothing especially sweaters and coats Housewares... Many thanks

Did you know.....you can fit a giraffe, a pig, a dog and a teddy into a Mustang being driven by a unicorn to the annual Stripathon??? The event raised $26,600 for the Hamper, we are extremely grateful.

The spirit of Christmas is alive and well in Stan, 9 year old Albion Elementary pupil. Stan donated part of his birthday money to the Hamper to help ensure families have a meal and gifts.

Santa Trains West Coast Express Santa Trains will run on Dec. 7 and 14 this year and are a great kick-off to the holiday season... and for such a worthy cause. The Santa Train departs Mission City at 10 a.m., and stops at all WCE stations along the way. Once in Vancouver, you can enjoy a day of holiday sights and sounds before returning home from Waterfront Station at 4 p.m.... What makes the Santa Trains special, is that we give you a free WCE ticket in exchange when you bring along a new, unwrapped toy donation (worth about the same as a WCE pass) for your community toy bureau. Its a great way to give to those in need in your community, and have a fun-filled day at the same time. Please bring your entire family and invite all of your friends, and help make Christmas brighter for kids in your community. The West Coast Express North Pole Station (at Waterfront) will be open as of 2:45 p.m. for holiday activities and a photo op with Santa. And dont forget the generous folks at Dairyland provide a taste of egg nog while you wait for your trip home. So bring your camera and your Christmas cheer, and well see you there! 2019 Santa Train Schedule Dec. 7 and 14 Station Westbound Time Eastbound Time Mission 10 a.m. 5:15 p.m. Port Haney 10:19 a.m. 4:54 p.m. Maple Meadows 10:25 a.m. 4:48 p.m. Pitt Meadows 10:29 a.m. 4:44 p.m. Port Coquitlam 10:39 a.m. 4:34 p.m. Coquitlam 10:45 a.m. 4:29 p.m. Port Moody 10:50 a.m. 4:24 p.m. Waterfront 11:15 a.m. 4 p.m.

The Atom A1 hockey team just dropped off a great donation of new toys and gift cards.

The Mums Gone Wild team dropped in to deliver a large number of gift cards from their teen drive. Another stellar year of support from this amazing group.

Due to the overwhelming response for donations to Rudolphs, our team are overwhelmed right now and wed appreciate if you could hold off on bringing further items to the Hamper office until Thursday 5th December. Thanks

Our penultimate registration day is tomorrow, Sunday 1st December at the Golden Ears Winter Club at the Albion Fairgrounds from 10 a.m - 1:30p.m. Please refer to our website for information - mrpmchristmashamper.ca

Kanaka Creek Elementary Student Voice dropped off their donation today. Thank you so much.

Day 1 of toy shopping and Rudolphs recycle shoppe. A wonderful group of volunteers here assisting families.

The RMMHA Bantam A2 team stopped in on their way to a game with donations of toys, gift cards and cash. Many thanks to all of you.

We dont have much gently used clothing for girls aged 7 - 16, we will be at the office each day from 10 - 3 to accept donations. We are extremely grateful for your continued support.

Rudolphs used toy area is still quite empty and we open our doors to registered families this Saturday, 30th November. Please browse through your homes and bring gently used toys to our office any day between 10 and 3. Thanks very much.

Lego friends....we are sparse in the larger sets (over 400 pieces). Should you still be looking for items to donate to our toy barn.

Should you still wish to donate to the Christmas Hamper, we would certainly appreciate the following items for teens in adult sizes - Female hoodies Female pyjamas (2 piece) Onesies... Male hoodies (medium - X large) We could also use - Remote controlled items for teenagers Manicure / eye brow threading gift cards (local to MR and PM for approx $25)

Meadowridge school pyjama drive in memory of our dear friend and Hamper volunteer Fay Kingwill. The students also sorted boxes of books, games and stocking stuffers ready for the registered families.Meadowridge school pyjama drive in memory of our dear friend and Hamper volunteer Fay Kingwill. The students also sorted boxes of books, games and stocking stuffers ready for the registered families.

A local girls soccer team assisted us early in the week and we had great fun calling on their expertise and knowledge of handbags!

The Barbie wall is complete.

Our most famous supporter!