History

Since 1919 The Christmas Cheer Board has been helping families across Winnipeg by providing much-needed toy and food hampers during the holiday season. The Cheer Board is a registered Canadian charity #106921208RR0001.

Hamper recipients come from all areas of Winnipeg and reflect diverse social and economic backgrounds. The Cheer Board is non-denominational and accessible to all Winnipeggers in need. We work with many social agencies across the city to distribute hampers where they are needed most.

Each year recipients contact us by phone to register for a hamper. This information is then used to build hampers and prepare them for pickup and delivery across the city. Gifts are included for all children from infant to 14 years.

Without the incredible support from Winnipeggers, the Cheer Board could not meet the needs of Winnipeg families over the holiday season. Across the community, families, individuals, community groups, and businesses raise funds, donate food, toys, money, and time. Many others sposor individual families through our Feed-a-Family Program.

Volunteers take hamper applications, wrap toys, sort food and pack hampers. School students and businesses assemble and pack hampers, which are then picked up by recipients or delivered by volunteers.

Special events such as the Winnipeg Jets’ toy drive, the Manitoba Moose Teddy Bear Toss and the St. Vital Christmas Miracle help raise much needed funds.

More than half of the food and toys distributed are donated by individuals and companies, with the rest purchased with donated funds. The generosity of donors and volunteers is greatly appreciated.