Christmas Hampers
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Salvation Army begins distributing unprecedented number of Christmas hampers in KelownaMonday marked day one of hamper distribution for the Salvation Army in Kelowna with this year marking the most hampers the organization has handed out in its history.CanadaDec 11, 2023
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Salvation Army in Okanagan seeing dramatic rise in families seeking Christmas hampers“The difference is the circumstances of our runaway inflation, which is just causing so many people to live closer to the edge,” said Mark Wagner.CanadaNov 17, 2023
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Registration now open for Regina’s Salvation Army Christmas programFamilies in Regina have an opportunity to apply for the Christmas Assistance Program through the Salvation Army which will provide kids 12 and under with a present and a gift card.CanadaNov 10, 2023
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Winnipeg’s Christmas Cheer Board gearing up to make record number of holiday hampersThe organization is spending more than $800,000 on food and more than $200,000 on toys for this year's program. It expects to deliver more than 19,000 hampers during the holidays.CanadaNov 3, 2023
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N.S. charities in need of more donations to support increased holiday demandThe Salvation Army and Parker Street Food Bank say they are noticing about a 30 per cent increase in need this year, but so far donations are slightly down from last year.EconomyDec 12, 2022
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Christmas Cheer Board expecting record-setting season of giving in Winnipeg'People have responded in such, such an amazing way.'CanadaDec 11, 2022
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Kelowna residents turn out in droves to help those in needAccording to the Salvation Army, there's been a huge jump in the number of people applying for Christmas hampers this year.CanadaNov 30, 2022
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Kettle campaign in Kelowna kicks off as demand soars for Christmas hampersIn West Kelowna, 50 households have already applied for a hamper, double the 25 at this time last year. In Kelowna, there are 465 hamper applications up from 404 last year.CanadaNov 18, 2022
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United Way raises $2 million for B.C. flood victims, launches new Christmas appealThe $2 million has also helped deliver more than 70,000 menstrual products to severely-impacted communities, including Hope, Merritt and Agassiz.CanadaDec 20, 2021
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Central Okanagan Food Bank reports spike in people needing food hampers this ChristmasA steady flow of traffic kept volunteers busy at the Central Okanagan Food Bank Wednesday as Christmas hamper distribution officially got underway.CanadaDec 8, 2021
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