Do you know what happens at the Oyen & District Food Bank at Christmas time?

By Imogene Hauck

We send out a second hamper marked CHRISTMAS.

We know that Christmas time can be a challenge to those on fixed incomes, farmers who had a bad crop and are waiting for insurance or those waiting on contracts for the grain they have grown. Also, our regular clients have a very hard time feeding themselves and their families all year round.

In these hampers are a Christmas Breakfast and a ham or turkey meal. This includes buns, fresh vegetables, potatoes and eggs.

They also get a hygiene package including toothpaste, tooth brush, soap, deodorant and what ever else we have on the shelf at the time.

Finally, we have a Christmas present for everyone. We get toques, gloves, socks, toys, and small men’s gifts like a deck of cards, etc.

This is our most expensive hamper but Santa has to go to all.

I’m thanking everyone who donated money, food and gift items so that we can carry on doing a good thing.

Thanks to all volunteers who work all year round and all the help received from the two grocery stores that help with ordering my grocery supplies.