Vancouver Airport is hosting its fifth annual YVR Holiday Hamper Drive on Tuesday, Dec. 8 and it’s shaping up to be their biggest to date.
The drive, which gathers supplies for Quest Food Exchange, has grown over the years, with thousands of airport employees chipping in with complete Christmas meals for families in need.
However, this year, explained YVR spokesperson Alana Lawrence, in advance of the drive, the airport has reached out to the Richmond community at large in a bid to hit the 600-hamper mark, 100 more than the previous year.
“Last year, we expanded the drive to the Sea Island community, but this time we’ve expanded that push into the wider Richmond community to involve as many people as possible,” said Lawrence.
“And beyond getting people to pull together, we’re putting on more entertainment than ever (at the drive), with Santa, live bands, prizes and treats.”
The YVR Holiday Hamper Drive will take place on Dec. 8 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Spirit of Haida Gwaii statue in international departures, level 3. Parking will be free.
For every hamper donated, the airport will donate one turkey to complete the dinner.
Items that need to be included in the hamper are:
2 boxes instant mashed potatoes;
2 boxes stuffing mix;
2 cans of vegetables;
1 can cranberry sauce;
2 packets instant gravy;
1 box of cookies;
1 box or granola bars;
2 cans of soup;
1 box of crackers;
1 box of chocolates.
