We are grateful to the individuals, groups, and businesses who support the Holiday Hamper program. Thanks to the generosity of the community, over $26,000 was raised in 2022, directly helping 141 families in Ottawa & Renfrew County.

ABOUT THE HOLIDAY HAMPER PROGRAM

Your donation of gift cards and/or funds helps BBBSO families shop for groceries, gifts, and clothing to ensure an enjoyable holiday season. BBBSO staff coordinate the delivery of gift cards directly to the families. We are happy to include a card and/or photo and your gift cards to make it more personable for our families.

From one hamper over 15 years ago to 118 fully-loaded hampers in recent years to gift cards for 141 families in 2022, YOUR GENEROSITY makes the holidays much better for Ottawa’s families and Renfrew County.

Below are suggested amounts to support our families, however, any amount can help our families in need.

SNOW BALL PACKAGE (FAMILY OF 2-3) $125

• $125 gift card for groceries (President’s Choice, Walmart, Sobeys or Food Basics)

SNOW ANGEL PACKAGE (FAMILY OF 2-3) $225

• $125 gift card for groceries (President’s Choice, Walmart, Sobeys or Food Basics)
• $100 gift card for gifts (President’s Choice, Shoppers Drug Mart, Walmart, Toys R US, Sportchek or Winners)

SNOWMAN PACKAGE (FAMILY OF 2-3) $300

• $125 gift card for groceries (President’s Choice, Walmart, Sobeys or Food Basics)
• $125 gift card for gifts (President’s Choice, Shoppers Drug Mart, Walmart, Toys R US, Sportchek or Winners)
• $50 gift card for clothing at Thrive Select Thrift

SNOW CASTLE PACKAGE (FAMILY OF 3-4) $400

• $150 gift card for groceries (President’s Choice, Walmart, Sobeys or Food Basics)
• $150 gift card for gifts (President’s Choice, Shoppers Drug Mart, Walmart, Toys R US, Sportchek or Winners)
• $100 gift card for clothing at Thrive Select Thrift

SNOW KINGDOM PACKAGE (FAMILY OF 5+) $550

• $225 gift card for groceries (President’s Choice, Metro, or Food Basics)
• $225 gift card for gifts (President’s Choice, Shoppers Drug Mart, Walmart, Toys R US, Sportchek or Winners)
• $100 gift card for clothing at Thrive Select Thrift

Drop-off will be available at the BBBSO office (1645 Woodroffe Avenue – Old Confederation High School) on specific days/times (TBD).  We ask that the gift cards and your completed Holiday Hamper Donation form be dropped off by noon Friday, December 15, 2023. Please ensure that the activation receipts are included (this is normally a separate receipt for each gift card).

We would also love photos of you with your card, message and/or photo along with the gift cards. These photos will be used to highlight holiday giving on our social media platforms and in our newsletter.

HOW DO I GET STARTED?

If you wish to participate, please send an email to erin.helmer@bbbso.ca or call 613-247-4776 x 319.

If you’d prefer to make a donation in dollars towards the Holiday Hamper program, please visit here and reference “Holiday Hamper” in the optional message section.

Thank You to our Generous Donors and Sponsors!