For the past couple of years I have been involved in the Christmas hamper program at Cowichan Neighbourhood House. It is a complicated undertaking to sort out all the donations that come in (we have lots of teddy bears and soap). From past experience it was found to be that there were certain gaps in donations especially teen boys and elderly. CNH developed the "adopt a family" to fill the gaps. Here are links to descriptions of the program
http://www.cnha.ca/adopt-family-christmas-post/
http://www.cnha.ca/adopt-family-christmas-2013/
If you would like to help you can contact me or Neighbourhood House, at the old fire hall in Chemainus.
Lynda Poirier lynda.patricia@yahoo.com