SHARE JOY

Sharing Joy This Holiday Season

At SHARE, the holidays are about showing up for neighbours—with nutritious food, thoughtful gifts, and a little extra joy.

Through our Food Bank Holiday Hamper Program, SHARE provides families with essential and nutritious foods, including fresh produce, protein, dairy, and culturally appropriate items. Hampers are distributed throughout December, with home delivery available for seniors and clients facing mobility or health barriers.

Through the SHARE Toy Shop, parents and caregivers book an appointment to choose age-appropriate toys and gifts for their children. Rather than receiving a pre-selected gift, parents are able to shop for something that reflects their child’s interests—so every gift is chosen with love.  This year, we’re focusing on collecting gifts for pre-teens and teens! 

Why it matters

The need in our community continues to grow. Over the past five years, the number of families turning to SHARE’s Toy Shop has more than doubled. 

Many of the parents we support are working full-time or part-time jobs and still find it difficult to cover the added costs of the holiday season. With rising costs continuing to put pressure on family budgets, community generosity helps ensure that no child misses out on the small joys of the season.

Last Christmas, more than 2,100 Tri-Cities households turned to SHARE for holiday support, and 1,698 local children received a gift through the Toy Shop.

How you can help