16TH Annual Community Christmas Hamper Campaign

Two years ago, my husband and I found ourselves in a tough situation for Christmas. We had, one or the other, been out of work for two years. Christmas was just around the corner and pantry, wallets and bank accounts were empty. Our families had helped us out all they could over the last year but resources were limited. My ego had been knocked down a few pegs and I decided to seek outside help. I signed up for a Christmas Hamper and help with groceries. It was tough to ask for help from strangers but, when worse comes to worse, you re-examine your priorities and your options carefully.

A week before Christmas, we received a Christmas Hamper filled with non-perishable food we had been dearly missing and a small turkey. I don’t mind saying it, I cried. I was happy to see how generous people are, happy to have been accepted without having to jump through hoops and, most of all, I was happy we could have special meals during the Holidays. Things have improved a lot since then and now, each year, I either volunteer to help deliver Christmas Hampers or I donate all the non-perishables I can spare. Since people were so good to me and mine, I want to pass on the favor.

So this Christmas, share your time or your food to help out those in need, they really do appreciate it. La Maison Anglaise et Internationale has a box at the front of the store to collect all non-perishable food and supplies you care to donate. The donations will be picked up on Wednesday, December 14 by the people from the Quebec City Community Christmas Hamper Campaign. Look at our sidebar for more information.

Thank you all and have a Merry Christmas!

Rachelle.