We are delighted to invite you to our 13th annual Open House and Hamper Party!
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Open House And Hamper Party at the Pearsons
Sunday, December 15th 2-5pm
10255 Tsaykum Road
Snacks and drinks provided
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As in past years in addition to having the opportunity to gather and catch up, we are collecting items for the Saanich Peninsula Lions Foodbank. The Foodbank is expecting applications from over 500 families this year, a record.
As such, we're upping the ante, and aiming to gather food and hygiene items for 150 families (our highest was 106).
The Foodbank has found that given the varying sizes of families and dietary needs, it works better for all involved if they simply place the items out for recipients to take what they need, rather than giving everyone the same box of items.
So... while I know you all LOVE boxing up the items (and have become incredibly efficient at it), we will simply collect all of the items in our garage during the open house on the 15th, and give them to the foodbank in bulk instead of packing them into individual hampers. This will give us plenty of time to mingle and catch up, while also supporting the foodbank. Once again we will be using an online form and chart to help us coordinate donations. Please select what you are able to bring, and the quantity, from the drop-down menu as you complete the form here. This will allow us to tally and track the donations. We've left items that have already been donated off of the list.
Cash donations given in advance of the party will be used to leverage wholesale prices and purchase items in bulk from local producers (such as produce from Michell's farm, eggs from Firbank, etc).
While we won't need bows and swags this year, we will still be providing cards for the Foodbank to give out on their hamper days, particularly for those who don't have family or loved ones nearby. The cards will be available at the party for you all to sign. Thanks to Lisa for making the cards!
The Peninsula Hamper Party Team