Deltassist Christmas Programs, Information and Registration 2024
Low-income Delta families, individuals and seniors are eligible to register for our Christmas programs starting November 4th, 2024. Deltassist Christmas programs include Food Hampers and Toy Depot.
WHO CAN APPLY?
You may apply for support at Christmas for yourself and any dependents who live with you if:
- You are on a limited income, within the program eligibility; and
- You live in Delta.
2024 Christmas Eligibility-Criteria
You may only apply to one of the Lower Mainland Christmas programs.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are available at both Deltassist offices or print the fillable application below.
2024 Christmas Programs Application
Applications must be submitted in person at one of the Deltassist offices during registration hours:
North Delta: 9097 – 120th Street
Monday to Wednesday ONLY
November 4th to December 11th
Monday and Tuesday 10am – 4pm
Wednesday 11:30am – 4pm
Ladner: #202 – 5000 Bridge Street
November 4th to December 9th
Monday to Friday 9:30am – 12pm and 1pm – 4pm
BE SURE TO BRING ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
When you submit your application form you must provide the original documents (no photocopies) of the following:
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION
- Photo ID for applicant and BC Service Cards (Care Cards) for all children in the household. Non-Canadian citizens without Canadian photo ID must include official documents from Immigration Canada.
- Proof of income for ALL adult members of the household – 2 current months of pay stubs or bank statements. We DO NOT accept income tax forms as proof of current income.
- Proof of your Delta address. Please bring one of the following with your name and address on it: phone, cable or hydro bill, or tenant agreement.
FOOD HAMPERS:
You will receive ONE of the following:
- SERVICE CLUB HAMPER
Your hamper will be delivered Saturday, December 21st between 9am and 1pm. Please be advised that winter weather conditions may delay delivery times.
***You must be home to receive your hamper*** If for any reason you cannot be home, you must arrange to have someone there to accept your hamper. The hamper will not be left if there is no one home. If you are home and have not received your hamper by 1 PM, phone a Deltassist office at 604-594-3455 (North Delta) or 604-946-9526 (Ladner). On the day of delivery no one will be in either Deltassist office after 2pm.
To ensure the safety of the people delivering the hampers, please make sure dogs are inside or tied up.
- SPONSORED HAMPER
Families are chosen randomly for sponsored hampers that have not been sponsored in at least the last 3 years. If your family is chosen, you will be contacted about the pick-up date and time, as sponsored hampers are not delivered to your home. Please ensure you have a car or can arrange a ride to pick up your sponsored hamper.
TOY DEPOT: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
New * This year Deltassist will be holding the TOY DEPOT at our North Delta office located at 9097 120st.
Toy Depot appointments are from Tuesday November 19th – Wednesday December 11th. Bring all your documents for registration.
Once your in-person registration is complete as per application instructions above, you are welcome to select gifts for all your children who are 18 years old and younger. Clear plastic bags will be provided for your toys for each child.
The Toy Depot is held at: North Delta Deltassist Office, 9097 120th Street, Delta V4C 6R7. We recommend that you bring a car or arrange for a ride as you will have large bags to carry.
You will not be admitted to the Toy Depot before your assigned time. Non-registered individuals will not be admitted to the Toy Depot. TWO ADULTS PER FAMILY ONLY WILL BE ADMITTED – NO CHILDREN ALLOWED. Please arrange for your children to be looked after when you come to the Toy Depot.
If you have a change of address or telephone number after you’ve registered with us, please let us know immediately by calling 604-594-3455.
A special thank you to the Province Empty Stocking Fund for their continued support of our Christmas programs.
