Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Christmas Hamper Society

MR-PM Christmas Hamper Society

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Welcome!

At the Maple Ridge–Pitt Meadows Christmas Hamper Society, we’re dedicated to spreading the joy and warmth of the holiday season. Our goal is simple: to support families in need within our community so they can experience the magic and wonder of Christmas.

Founded to make a meaningful difference, we work tirelessly to provide essential items and festive necessities to those who need them. With the support of our dedicated volunteers and generous donors, we’ve been able to brighten the holidays for countless individuals and families.

We invite you to be part of our mission. Explore our website to learn more about our efforts, how your contribution can make a difference, and the impact we’ve made so far. Together, let’s make this holiday season unforgettable for everyone, one hamper at a time.

Be Part of the Holiday Magic

The Maple Ridge–Pitt Meadows Christmas Hamper Society has been helping local families enjoy Christmas for decades, but they can’t do it without people like you. Every year, they rely entirely on sponsors, donations, and volunteers to provide grocery gift cards and Christmas gifts to families and children in need. By giving your time, making a monetary donation, or simply spreading the word, you can help ensure that struggling families in our community have a holiday to remember. This is your chance to make a real impact—join us and help bring joy to those who need it most!

Would you like to register?

Approved low-income families receive a grocery gift card towards Christmas dinner and gifts for children under 17 in the applicant’s full-time care.

Looking to give money?

If you’d like to contribute, monetary donations help us provide grocery gift cards and gifts to families in need this Christmas.

Looking to sponsor a family?

Whether you’re an individual or part of a group, sponsoring a family is a meaningful way to spread holiday cheer this Christmas.

Would you like to give toys?

Donating new, unwrapped toys can help us bring smiles to children’s faces this Christmas. Your generosity will make the holidays brighter.

And corporate sponsorship?

Corporate sponsorships are a great way for businesses to make a meaningful impact in their community during the holiday season.

How about donating items?

If you’d like to help, we gladly accept gently used items like toys, winter clothing, crafts, housewares, and unopened toiletries.

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Thank you to Bev Erikson and her two granddaughters for stopping by the Christmas Hamper today with their donation of new toys and gift cards. We are very grateful.

A huge Thank You to Sarah Hossack who stopped by The Christmas Hamper today and dropped off Teen Gift Cards. We are very thankful for your generosity!

Maple Ridge Lions Club came by The Hamper office again today with another donation of 40 Winners gift cards. We are beyond grateful!! Thank you so much!

Better watch out....We will be having a float in this years Santa Claus Parade. The parade gets underway at 6pm. We will have our elves giving out candy and we will be collecting any cash donations. As well, we will have a couple of bins under the Remax tent located at The Christmas In the Park to accept any donations of brand new toys for the Christmas Hamper. We appreciate any donations you are willing to give.

Choo choo.....A reminder that the West Coast Express are running their annual Santa Train this Saturday, 6th December. Bring an unwrapped new toy and get a free train ticket into Vancouver, and back again 🙂Times for the train stations are -Port Haney departs at 10:19 am Maple Meadows departs at 10:25 am Pitt Meadows departs at 10:29 amThe return train will depart Waterfront Station at 4pm.

Maple Ridge Lions Club donated30 Canadian Tyre gift cards towards our program today, we are very grateful.

Thanks to Albion Tireland for an amazing donation of toys today. We are very grateful!

Thank you to Harry Hogge Elementary for doing their annual used clothing drive for Rudolphs Recycling Gift Shoppe. We are very grateful.

Thank you to everyone who donated the gently used toys at St. Paul's Lutheran church annual toy drive yesterday.We are very grateful.

We have had a few people state that they are unable to apply online through the website, so we will be accepting this limited number of people who are having these issues to apply in person on Monday 1st December but you must contact us by email to request an appointment - registration@mrpmchristmashamper.orgPlease note that you MUST bring the following information with you - • Current B.C. Government issued photo ID showing current address • BC Services Cards (care cards) for all people listed on the application showing current address • Current and previous months Assistance/Ministry stub (if applicable) showing current address • Oct and Nov bank statements for all bank accounts showing proof of income and expenditure. The address on the statements must show your current address • NOTE – The children named on the Application MUST be in your full time care and under the age of 17 years