Hamper Application
The Hamper Application Lines are now open.
Please note only applications taken over the phone after November 5th, 2024 will be accepted.
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 20,000 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.
How to Apply Poster (PDF)
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.
Application Questions (PDF)
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 Monday, November 11 for Remembrance Day.
Low income, pensioners, students, new Canadian applicants
Call 204-989-5683 to apply. 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.
Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm in November and Monday - Friday 9am - 8pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am - 4pm in December
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
- Available to all hamper recipients.
- Starts Tuesday, December 3 at the Christmas Cheer Board.
- Parking is 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.
- 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.
Privacy Policy
Privacy Statement
The Christmas Cheer Board is committed to protecting your privacy. Your personal information is not released without your permission. We do not rent, sell or share your information with any external individual or organization. We take every step to ensure the confidentiality of your information is maintained and we comply with the applicable provincial privacy laws, and Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (“PIPEDA”).
The Christmas Cheer Board is committed to the protection of privacy principles outlined in PIPEDA. Detailed information can be obtained from:
Privacy Officer
PO Box 42060
Winnipeg, MB, R3J 3X7
admin@christmascheerboard.ca