The holidays can bring moments of connection and celebration, but they can also put extra pressure on an already stretched budget. If groceries, gifts or a holiday meal feel out of reach this year, local Christmas hamper programs may be able to help.
Support varies by organization and may include food, grocery gift cards and gifts for children. Below are local options to explore for Christmas 2026.
Apply early, check eligibility before submitting an application and confirm arrangements directly with your chosen organization.
Christmas Hamper OptionsÂ
CFAX Santas Anonumous Society
- Serves families with children under 18 in Greater Victoria.
- Hampers typically include groceries, a grocery gift card, and Christmas gifts for children.
- Applications generally open in the fall and close when capacity is reached.
- Apply here: https://www.cfaxsantas.com/pages/find-out-how-to-receive-a-christmas-hamper
The Mustard Seed Street Church & Food Bank
- Provides Christmas food hampers for families, couples, and individuals.
- Participates in the Greater Victoria Christmas Giving Network.
- Location: 625 Queens Ave, Victoria.
- Learn more: https://mustardseed.ca/christmas-hampers/
The Salvation Army
Offers Christmas hampers and gifts for children through several Greater Victoria locations.
- Serves seniors, individuals, and families depending on the site.
- Victoria-area application sites include: Next Steps Resource Centre (Saanich), Highpoint Family Services (Vic West), Connection Point (Langford)
- Learn more: https://goldstreamfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2023-X-MAS-HAMPER-FORM.pdf
1Up Single Parent Resource Centre
- Part of the Christmas Giving Network.
- May provide holiday assistance for single-parent families.
- Location: 771 Vernon Ave, Victoria.
- Learn more: https://singleparentvictoria.ca/
Goldstream Food Bank
- Provides Christmas assistance for eligible West Shore residents.
- Learn more: https://goldstreamfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2023-X-MAS-HAMPER-FORM.pdf
Seniors
- For seniors (60+), the Sovereign Order of St. John and Saint Vincent de Paul Social Concern Office have offered Christmas food hamper support for registered seniors.
- Learn more: https://goldstreamfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2023-X-MAS-HAMPER-FORM.pdf
Everyone deserves to feel supported this holiday season. If a Christmas hamper could help ease the pressure for you or your family, reach out to one of the organizations listed above to learn more and confirm application deadlines. And if someone you know could benefit, sharing this information is a simple way to help them connect with support.