The joint effort of the Salvation Army and the Loaves & Fishes Food Bank, known as Hamperville got officially underway at their main centre in the old Madill building.
The offcial kick off marks the start of the annual effort to put food on the table this Christmas for some 2200 Nanaimo families who aren't enjoying what most of us simply take for granted.
The old Madill building will become mission control for hundreds of volunteers who come together and give of their time collecting, sorting and assembling the hampers that will put some practical help into Nanaimo homes this Christmas Season.
This food drive is something that demonstrates the warmth and genuine caring for others, that Nanaimo can be proud of and is something all of us can contribute to. If we can only kick in a can of soup, or if we can organize a giant food drive, give of our time at the warehouse or provide the means to deliver the hampers, we can all contribute something, and it all matters.
You can drop off your donations of food or cash at the Madill building from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday through Saturday. Collection boxes are also in most supermarkets and malls around Nanaimo.
For more information you can contact Hamperville at 250-751-9780 or email to info@nanaimohamperville.org. You can visit their webpage HERE or their Facebook page HERE.
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