WINNIPEG — The Christmas Cheer Board still has more to give this holiday season.
Officials ordered more food than usual this year, and there are additional hampers to give out to families in need.
“With numbers projected to shatter last year’s record applications, we ordered extra food to make sure we didn’t run out this year,” said executive director Shawna Bell on Sunday.
“Since then, our application numbers have slowed down and we find ourselves in a position of having extra food hampers (approximately 500) in the last days leading up to Christmas.”
The Cheer Board is encouraging other organizations across the city to let their applicants know that if they haven’t already applied with the Cheer Board, they can call (204) 989-5683 to apply.
New applicants will need to come to the Cheer Board location at 895 Century St. to receive their food hamper.
The warehouse will be open leading up to Christmas on Monday, December 23 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, December 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hours will resume on December 27-28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for pickup only.
“When you have what you need, you build a bigger table. That’s what we’re all about,” added Bell. “Happy Holidays to everyone!”
Any leftover items will be donated back into the community, such as to Harvest Manitoba and similar groups in need of extra food.
