Christmas Assistance

AKA: Christmas Hamper and Toys for Kids

Provided by: Salvation Army - Maritime Division

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Provides food hampers and children's toys to individuals and families with a self-identified need during the holiday season.

Families can register for toys and the food hamper.

Summerside:

Food hampers contain a full holiday meal with a turkey, fruit, vegetables, trimmings, milk, eggs, bread, juice, dessert, and breakfast
12 years and under: one toy per child * 13-17 years (grade 12): receive a gift card
2025 Registration dates: November 10th - December 5th
- Mondays: November 10th, 17th, 24th, and December 1st
- Fridays: November 14st, 21st, 28th, and December 5th

Charlottetown:

Food hampers contain a full holiday meal with a turkey or ham, vegetables, trimmings, milk, eggs, breakfast ingredients, dessert, and bread
12 years and under: two toys per child * 13-17 years: gift card
2025 Registration dates: October 20th-December 8th
- Mondays: October 20th and 7th, November 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th, December 1st and 7th
- Wednesdays: October 22nd and 29th, November 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th, December 3rd and 8th
- Saturday, November 22: 10am-2pm
2025: Partnering with the Upper Room Hospitality Ministry

Both Charlottetown and Summerside accept donations - best to contact for donation ideas.

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Service Description

Provides food hampers and children's toys to individuals and families with a self-identified need during the holiday season.

Families can register for toys and the food hamper.

Summerside:

Food hampers contain a full holiday meal with a turkey, fruit, vegetables, trimmings, milk, eggs, bread, juice, dessert, and breakfast
12 years and under: one toy per child * 13-17 years (grade 12): receive a gift card
2025 Registration dates: November 10th - December 5th
- Mondays: November 10th, 17th, 24th, and December 1st
- Fridays: November 14st, 21st, 28th, and December 5th

Charlottetown:

Food hampers contain a full holiday meal with a turkey or ham, vegetables, trimmings, milk, eggs, breakfast ingredients, dessert, and bread
12 years and under: two toys per child * 13-17 years: gift card
2025 Registration dates: October 20th-December 8th
- Mondays: October 20th and 7th, November 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th, December 1st and 7th
- Wednesdays: October 22nd and 29th, November 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th, December 3rd and 8th
- Saturday, November 22: 10am-2pm
2025: Partnering with the Upper Room Hospitality Ministry

Both Charlottetown and Summerside accept donations - best to contact for donation ideas.

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Description:	Provides food hampers and children's toys to individuals and families with a self-identified need during the holiday season. Families can register for toys and the food hamper. Summerside: Food hampers contain a full holiday meal with a turkey, fruit, vegetables, trimmings, milk, eggs, bread, juice, dessert, and breakfast 12 years and under: one toy per child * 13-17 years (grade 12): receive a gift card 2025 Registration dates: November 10th - December 5th Mondays: November 10th, 17th, 24th, and December 1st Fridays: November 14st, 21st, 28th, and December 5th Charlottetown: Food hampers contain a full holiday meal with a turkey or ham, vegetables, trimmings, milk, eggs, breakfast ingredients, dessert, and bread 12 years and under: two toys per child * 13-17 years: gift card 2025 Registration dates: October 20th-December 8th Mondays: October 20th and 7th, November 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th, December 1st and 7th Wednesdays: October 22nd and 29th, November 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th, December 3rd and 8th Saturday, November 22: 10am-2pm 2025: Partnering with the Upper Room Hospitality Ministry Both Charlottetown and Summerside accept donations - best to contact for donation ideas.
Eligibility:	Open to anyone with a self-identified need * Must not be accessing another Christmas program
Fees:	No fees
How to Access:	Charlottetown and Summerside: Drop in during registration hours * Charlottetown: Can register either with Salvation Army or with Upper Room Hospitality Ministries. Toys are only available when registering at Salvation Army location * Summerside: If unable to register in person, you can send someone else to register on your behalf but they must have a letter of permission from you and have the required registration documents
Documents Required:	Photo ID or health card for everyone in the household * Proof of address * Summerside also requires proof of income and proof of expenses for all eligible household members
Language:	English
Website:	https://salvationarmy.ca/maritime/home/christmas/
Coverage Area:	Summerside Program: Borden Carlton to St Eleanor's except for Kensington and St Eleanor's * Charlottetown Program: Queens County
Program Hours:	Charlottetown Registration: Monday and Wednesday 1pm-3pm on dates listed above * November 19th 1-3pm and 5pm-7:30pm * Saturday, November 22 10am-2pm Summerside Registration: Monday and Friday 10am-3pm on dates listed above

Charlottetown Community and Family Services

158 Fitzroy Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1S1
Coverage Area: Kings County * Queens County: locations east of Hunter River
Accessibility: Flat building access * Elevator to downstairs
Mon: 9:30am - 4pm
Tue: 9:30am - 4pm
Wed: 9:30am - 4pm
Thu: 9:30am - 4pm
Fri: 9:30am - 4pm
https://www.facebook.com/SalvationArmyCharlottetownPE
beverly.burton@salvationarmy.ca

Salvation Army Community Church Summerside- AKA: Summerside Community and Family Services

374 Pope Road, Summerside, PE C1N 0G1
Coverage Area: Prince County * Queens County: West of Hunter River
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Mon: 9am - 4:30pm
Tue: 9am - 4:30pm
Wed: 9am - 4:30pm
Thu: 9am - 4:30pm
Fri: 9am - 4:30pm
Administration hours
phyllis.long@hotmail.com

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