Holiday Hampers 2025: A Year of Community Generosity

Every holiday season, our community comes together in the most heart‑warming way to support Westcoast Family Centres clients through our Holiday Hamper Program. What began as a simple gesture of kindness has grown into one of our most impactful annual initiatives—bringing comfort, dignity, and joy to families across the region.

This year, our counsellors and support workers nominated 117 families to receive a hamper filled with essential gifts, food, clothing, and gift cards. This marks one of the highest nomination years on record, reflecting both the growing needs in our community and the unwavering commitment of our supporters.

And our supporters showed up in an extraordinary way.

A total of 86 sponsors—a mix of individuals, families, teams, and organizations—shopped, wrapped, and donated beautifully curated Holiday Hampers. Among them were 58 individual donors and families, each putting thoughtful care into selecting items that would make the season brighter. Another 28 teams and organizations used the program as a meaningful team‑building experience, rallying colleagues around a shared purpose.

Because of this collective generosity, we were able to support over 400 individuals, including children, parents, and caregivers. Each hamper provided more than gifts—it offered essentials that support health, hygiene, and overall well‑being. For many families, these hampers eased financial stress and created moments of joy during a time that can otherwise feel overwhelming.

We are deeply grateful to every sponsor who contributed. Your kindness has a ripple effect that extends far beyond the holiday season. You’ve helped families feel seen, supported, and cared for—and that is a gift that lasts.

Thank you for making this year’s Holiday Hamper Program one of our most successful yet. Together, we continue to build a stronger, more compassionate community.