Helping Hands is encouraging the community to lend a hand to help give out more holiday hampers this winter.
Each holiday season, Helping Hands gives out holiday hampers to those who need them, each hamper include a meal, and a small gift.
Volunteer with the charity, Melissa Coomvs says that this year Helping Hands have seen a high-need from the community.
“We’ve got waiting lists for regular hampers, every month we open up the lines for people coming and within a half hour the month is filled.”
“The need this year is almost greater than ever.”
Coomvs added that she has experienced needing a hamper her self, and says they go a long way during this time of year.
“Being a client myself, these hampers go above and beyond. Every month you can go in and get food, you can go shopping, the way they have it set-up is really fantastic.”
Coomvs mentioned that in the past, she has seen the Grande Prairie community come together and help out and support one another when its needed most.
“But when it comes to Christmas, the clients don’t neccisarily ask for more. So it puts us in a position where it makes us feel good to give something to people that they want.”
If you are in need of a hamper, or are looking to sponsor one, you can head to the charity’s website.
