Christmas Toy Hampers

Partnering with families to help ensure every child has a gift under the tree this Christmas.
basket with Christmas gifts in it, in front of a Christmas Tree
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The Salvation Army Kitchener Community Church & Family Care Centre is here to walk alongside parents and primary guardians to help ensure children have a gift under the tree this Christmas. If you have been struggling this year and do not have the ability to purchase Christmas gifts for your children, we want to partner with you. Please note that we provide gifts for the custodial parent only, due to the high volume of need. 

Registration Opens November 2nd, 2026

There are limited spots available. 

Eligibility & Requirements

Our Christmas Toy Hampers are available to those families living in Kitchener and Waterloo with children ages 0-15 who are experiencing financial hardship. We will be using the Low-Income Cut-Off (LICO) as our guidelines. If you do not normally fall within these guidelines but are in need of support this Christmas, we would ask that you make note of your financial situation/pending challenges in the appropriate spot on your application. Please note that due to the high volume of requests, gifts are provided only to the custodial parent. 

Before beginning your application, please have the following documents ready:

  • Valid ID for yourself
  • Valid ID for other adults in your household
  • Valid ID for all children 0-15 that you are applying for.
  • Proof of Income for all adults in your household (e.g., most recent Notice of Assessment, Pay Stubs, Child Tax Benefit, ODSP, OW, etc.)


**You will need these documents in a PDF, JPEG, or PNG format. (Please note that all uploaded documents will be deleted once they have been reviewed.)**

Application Process

Our application is done through a secure online application form. This form will open on November 2nd and will remain available until all appointment slots are full.

Applications will be reviewed by our team, and additional information may be requested. You will be contacted if this is necessary.

*It is important to note that you may not apply for Christmas toy support through multiple organizations. This could result in your registration being cancelled.*

Toy Pick-Up Appointments

Toy pick-up appointments will be scheduled during the application process. You’ll be able to choose a day and time that works best for you.
Please double-check your schedule before confirming, as appointments cannot be easily rescheduled once submitted.

Pick-up appointments begin December 8th.

When you come for your appointment, please bring the following:

  • Your appointment confirmation email
  •  Valid ID for yourself
  •  Valid ID for each child registered for a Christmas Hamper
2 volunteers handing Christmas gifts to two adults
Pick-Up Location: The Salvation Army 75 Tillsley Dr Kitchener, ON N2E 3T1
Important Notice: To help us serve all families fairly and efficiently, all required documents and items must be brought to your appointment. Unfortunately, if anything is missing, we will be unable to complete your appointment or distribute gifts for your children.

Click this button to register for a Christmas Toy Hamper starting Monday, November 2nd!

Need Help

We understand that online forms can sometimes be challenging. If you are unable to complete the application online or need support with the process, please contact us beginning November 2nd.

  • Phone: 519-745-3351     Monday – Friday | 9:00–11:45 AM & 1:00–3:45 PM
  • Email: kitchenercc.christmas@salvationarmy.ca

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