Christmas Resources - List of Christmas hamper and adopt-a-family programs

Sep 24, 2026

Christmas Resources compiles local options for families seeking help during the holiday season, organized by city including Calgary, Lethbridge, Edmonton, and Grand Prairie. It lists adopt-a-family and hamper programs with eligibility notes such as food insecurity and referral requirements. The sheet provides application or request guidance via program websites, donation or volunteer pathways, and key contact details like support lines and parish office phone numbers. Dates such as referral opening windows and cutoff deadlines are included to support timely participation.

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Calgary

Adopt-a-family/Hampers

Christmas hamper programs

Lethbridge

Christmas assistance programs

Edmonton

Christmas assistance programs

Grand Prairie

Christmas hamper program

Christmas Resources Call 211 for additional support or services in your area. Calgary Adopt-a-family/Hampers: Adopt-a-Family Program [https://closertohome. com/ways-to-give/adopt-a-family/](https://closertohome. com/ways-to-give/adopt-a-family/)[ ](https://closertohome. com/ways-to-give/adopt-a-family/)Opportunity to adopt a family, and donate gift cards 2022 Christmas Hamper Program -Alexandra Centre Society [https://www.alexandracentresociety. org/programs/christmas-hampers](https://www.alexandracentresociety. org/programs/christmas-hampers)[ ](https://www.alexandracentresociety. org/programs/christmas-hampers)Christmas Hampers are provided for those experiencing food insecurity. See the webpage to request a hamper, donate, or volunteer Kinnette Canada Adopt-a-Family Program Adopt-A-Family ([kincalgary. com](kincalgary. com)) Referrals must come through a registered social agency; and actively participating in a social program within that agency. Referrals open Sept 23, 2022 . Calgary Firefighters Toy Association CFD Toy Association-Children's Annual Christmas Party Accepting donations for their annual Children’s Christmas Party- Invitations through Calgary School Board s and the Salvation Army ( referrals ) . The Magic of Christmas The Magic of Christmas-Loving, Caring, and Sharing Referral open Oct 1-Dec 15, 2022 Centre Street Church Christmas Hampers [https://www. cschurch. ca/event/8258237-2022-12-05-](https://www. cschurch. ca/event/8258237-2022-12-05-) christmas-hampers-2022/ Application online for a Hamper or Adopt-a-family Christmas Hampers: Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth [https://usay. ca/](https://usay. ca/) USAY provides Christmas hampers (gifts, food, and other supplies) to Indigenous families nominated through their social media outlets . Facebook: [https://www.facebook. com/urbansocietyforaboriginalyouth/](https://www.facebook. com/urbansocietyforaboriginalyouth/) Salvation Army Christmas Assistance [https://salvationarmy. ca/christmas-assistance/](https://salvationarmy. ca/christmas-assistance/) Application for assistance (food hamper, toys, clothing), referral needed Society of St.Vincent de Paul Calgary [https://ssvpcalgary. ca/](https://ssvpcalgary. ca/) Not-for-profit charity providing food hampers to families in need and assistance for basic needs such as funds for housing, utilities and essentials . Christmas Baskets . Provide social and economic resourcing. Evan Start Foundation-Annual Christmas Hamper Drive [https://evenstartfoundation. org/xmas/](https://evenstartfoundation. org/xmas/) [Calgary Food Bank-Self Referral](Calgary Food Bank-Self Referral) [https://www. calgaryfoodbank. com/needfoodform/](https://www. calgaryfoodbank. com/needfoodform/)[ ](https://www. calgaryfoodbank. com/needfoodform/)Call Hamper request line 403-253-2055 Book a food hamper [https://www. calgaryfoodbank. com/needfood/](https://www. calgaryfoodbank. com/needfood/) Sacred Heart Christmas Hamper Program Christmas Hamper Program – Sacred Heart Church Contact Parish Office at 403-244-2741 Mustard Seed-Christmas Program [https://theseed. ca/](https://theseed. ca/) Lethbridge Interfaith Food Bank [https://interfaithfoodbank. ca/about-us/](https://interfaithfoodbank. ca/about-us/)[ ](https://interfaithfoodbank. ca/about-us/)Food and access to services in the local community. Lethbridge Family Services-Angel Tree Christmas Campaign [https://www.lfsfamily. ca/content.php?p=92](https://www.lfsfamily. ca/content.php?p=92)[ ](https://www.lfsfamily. ca/content.php?p=92)Register online for assistance with Christmas St. Augustine’s Church [https://www.staug. org/hampers](https://www.staug. org/hampers) Hampers for Christmas Salvation Army-Lethbridge, Christmas [https://www.lethbridgesalvationarmy. ca/](https://www.lethbridgesalvationarmy. ca/) Application online Lethbridge Food Bank [https://lethbridgefoodbank.

FAQs

What does the Christmas Resources document provide?

It provides a city-by-city list of Christmas hamper, adopt-a-family, and holiday assistance programs, including where to apply, donate, or volunteer and which services may be available.

Are referrals or registered social agencies required for some programs?

Yes. For example, the Kinnette Canada Adopt-a-Family Program specifies that referrals must come through a registered social agency and involve an actively participating social program.

What deadlines or time windows are mentioned for applications or referrals?

The document includes specific referral windows and cutoff information, such as Kinnette referrals opening Sept 23, 2022, the Magic of Christmas referral period (Oct 1–Dec 15, 2022), and a Grand Prairie Salvation Army cutoff of Dec 1, 2022.

Sep 24, 2026

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