Hamper Application
Our application lines are now open for 2025.
Applications will only be accepted by phone.
Who can apply?
The Christmas Cheer Board provides food hampers and gifts for children for the holiday season and supports families living below the poverty level. People in need and living in Winnipeg can apply for a hamper for their household. Individuals and families must apply for themselves. Referrals are not accepted.
How to apply?
The Christmas Cheer Board distributes over 21,000 hampers each holiday season. To ensure no one in need goes without, we ask that you do not apply for a Cheer Board hamper if you are already receiving a hamper from another organization. Duplicate requests will be removed from our system.
Hamper applications are only accepted by phone at Hamper Application Call Centres.
We understand that English may not be your first language and it can be difficult to provide answers when you call in. Here is a list of questions you will be asked – you may want to print this out and write your answers down to assist your when you call.
Income Assistance and Manitoba Supports for Persons with Disabilities applicants
Call 204-948-2022 to apply. Your case number is required. Your address must be current with Income Assistance.
Income Assistance Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
The Income Assistance Application line will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 for Remembrance Day.
Low income, pensioners, students, new Canadian applicants
Call 204-989-5683 to apply. 9 Digit Manitoba Health card information is required for all adults in the household.
Please provide current and complete information for each adult and child in your household.
Low income, pensioners, students, new Canadian applicants Hours of Operation:
November 4th - December 1st
Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 6:00pm
Saturday and Sunday Closed
We will will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 for Remembrance Day.
December 2nd - 21st
Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 8:00pm
Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am - 4:00pm
December 22nd - 23rd
9:00 am - 2:00pm
Our Hamper Application Call Centres are extremely busy.
We thank you for your patience as we do our best to process all applications and answer calls.
Hamper Distribution
When applying for a hamper, you will be asked to choose one of the following options: Pickup or Delivery:
Pickup at Christmas Cheer Board Warehouse - 1441 Main Street (New!)
- Available to all hamper recipients
- Starts Tuesday, December 2
- Hours are Monday-Friday 9am-8pm Saturday and Sunday 9am-4pm
- Parking is readily available on the South side of the building. Please do not block the entrance/exit to the lot.
Applications received after Dec 15 are pickup only.
Delivery
- Volunteers will deliver hampers between December 5 and December 23.
- Delivery date and time cannot be provided.
- Delivery is attempted twice. If delivery cannot be made, hampers must be picked up at the warehouse. A notice will be left by the delivery driver indicating warehouse location and open hours.
Sponsored Hamper: If your hamper (food hamper and children's gifts) is sponsored through our Feed-a-Family Program, the sponsor will contact you directly for delivery date/time.