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Denman Christmas hampers reach 46 households

DICES Council and staff say this year’s hampers included locally baked bread, vegetables, holiday treats and gifts.

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2021-12-30 · compiled 2026-10-01

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DICES delivered 46 Christmas hampers on Denman this year, according to a community thank-you published in the Dec. 30 Islands Grapevine.^[1]

The notice said the hampers included locally baked breads, local vegetables, holiday treats and gifts assembled by staff.^[1]

DICES thanked donors and volunteers, the General Store team, the Community Hall, local businesses and the Times Colonist Christmas Fund for contributions and support.^[1]

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