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DICES holiday hamper applications remain open

Denman’s annual Holiday Hamper program is accepting applications through December 14, with volunteers also needed to pack hampers and wrap gifts.

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2024-12-05 · compiled 2026-10-01

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The DICES annual Holiday Hamper program is underway, and the application deadline has been extended to December 14. Forms are available at the Food Bank on Thursdays from 4 to 7 pm and at the General Store, or by contacting DICES.^[1]

Islanders can donate cash or cheques at jars in the General Store and Hardware Store, send an e-transfer to DICES, contribute gifts through the Adopt a Family program, or leave a new, unwrapped gift at the Hardware Store.^[1]

DICES is seeking volunteers to pack hampers and wrap gifts on the morning of December 21. The notice says a few volunteer spots remain and gives 250-335-2058 and dices.communityprograms@gmail.com for inquiries.^[1]

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