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Christmas Hampers: Christmas Bureau

The Christmas Bureau operates from early November to mid-December. The purpose of the Bureau is to coordinate the efforts of the local organizations that provide Christmas help to those in need. This reduces duplication and maximizes community resources. The Bureau receives names from persons requesting help (food and toys) during the Christmas Season. People/groups/agencies wanting to help can receive names from the bureau. (See You Can Help)

People wishing to request Christmas Help need to fill out a Christmas Bureau Application. If you receive Ontario Works or Ontario Disability SP, you will receive an application in the mail with your assistance cheque. If you do not receive an application, please contact your worker.

Please note that only ONE application is allowed per household or address. Thank you.

Christmas Bureau Applications for Food & Toys

Available Locations

FOR PEOPLE NOT RECEIVING SOCIAL ASSISTANCE

The Salvation Army (Monday -Friday)

300 Gage Avenue #1, Kitchener

16 Shade Street, Cambridge

Wilmot Family Resource Centre

175 Waterloo Street #1, New Hamburg

Woolwich Community Services

73 Arthur Steet South, Elmira

HOUSE OF FRIENDSHIP

Emergency Food Hamper Program, 807 Guelph St. ( Monday – Friday)

Charles Street Men's Hostel, 63 Charles St. E. (7 days/week)

Chandler-Mowat Community Centre

Courtland-Shelley Community Centre

Sunnydale Community Centre

Kingsdale Community Centre

PLEASE APPLY AT ONLY ONE LOCATION

ONE APPLICATION PER HOUSEHOLD

IDENTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL FAMILY MEMBERS

SOCIAL SERVICES CLIENTS

If you did not receive your application, you must contact your worker ASAP.

Kitchener & Waterloo Clients: 99 Regina St. S., 4th floor

Cambridge Clients: 150 Main St. S.