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2023 saw our Outreach & Social Justice Committee support the Salvation Army Community Christmas Hamper program over the entire season of Advent, with a great response. This year we will begin collecting on November 3rd with a special Salvation Army bucket waiting at the church to be filled, with a deadline of December 8th. William Ratleband from the Brantford/Brant Salvation Army has shared this urgent plea with Glen Morris United Church and community. As well, a list of suggested gift items is attached in a document below.

Knowing that gift cards are needed and much appreciated, remember that you may purchase gift cards through our Fundscript program which will have the next order going in November 3rd. Please remember to put 'Christmas Hamper Program' in the subject line.

"Dear Friends,

We, the Salvation Army are once again planning our Community Christmas Program. Last year, this drive provided 1340 children with toys and stocking stuffers, we provided over 1,100 families with food and toys during the Christmas Season.

You can be a part of making a difference in the lives of families right here in Brant County and in Brantford! The Salvation Army in Brantford, Brant County and provides direct, compassionate, hands-on services and restores hope and dignity to society’s most vulnerable.

The Salvation has been in the area for over 140 years meeting the needs of its’ community. Our hamper consists of gift cards to No Frills or Zehrs, food to prepare for a Christmas Dinner and Gifts and stocking stuffers for the kids! This program serves over 1000 - 1200 families and we expect the numbers to only increase. It services individuals and families who are on a limited income, recently unemployed as well as the working poor. Through our food bank alone we serve over 8000
individuals all year round.

The most needed items this Christmas are Food (PC Gift Cards), Toys and stocking stuffers. There are several different options to choose from. We have small and large barrels that we can provide you with for collection.

These are just some ways that you can assist us in “Giving Hope Today” in our community. We are grateful for your involvement and willingness to help us this Christmas!

Thank you for considering this donation!

Kind regards,
William Ratelband
Community and Family Services Coordinator"

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