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How to Pack a Powerful Hamper: Tips for Making a Meaningful Impact

How to Pack a Powerful Hamper: Tips for Making a Meaningful Impact

Whether you’re planning your next grocery run or just wrapped up a giving gathering with friends, thank you. Every item you collect helps us support families in our community, and we are deeply grateful.

At Made by Momma, we know you want your donation to truly make a difference—and we’re here to help make that easy! Our helpful tips, checklists, and wishlists guide you through everything you need to build thoughtful, nutritious non-perishable food hampers, including options for various dietary needs and restrictions.

Want a little inspiration before you shop? Check out the amazing short video created by our Spring MRU Nursing Students – it’s packed with helpful tips and real examples of what goes into a great hamper. Their efforts not only support the families we serve but also empower donors like you to give with impact.

Below, you’ll find:

🎥 Haven’t seen the videos yet? Click here to watch them on TikTok or Instagram. They’re quick, practical, and a great way to learn more about what’s needed.

📲 Don’t forget to follow us on social media to see even more behind-the-scenes content, volunteer highlights, and future donation projects:

Together, we’re making a difference—one hamper at a time. 💛

Back to School Donation Drive

AUGUST DONATION DRIVE!

BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Back to school isn’t “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” for everyone. For some families, back to school can be riddled with financial stress and worries. For others in crisis, even finding the time to shop for the back to school necessities is just one more thing to think about.

You can help us make sure that every Calgary kid is set up for success when they return to the classroom! Our August donation drive is collecting NEW school supplies, clothing and snack foods!

Shop for Calgary families in crisis, when you’re shopping for your own kids, and drop off to Made by Momma, OR, shop our Amazon Wishlist for direct delivery.

bit.ly/mbmBACKTOSCHOOL


MOST NEEDED DONATIONS for BACK TO SCHOOL:

🎒 BACKPACKS

🧰 LUNCHBAGS & WATER BOTTLES

👝 PENCIL CASES

👚 SCHOOL CLOTHES

🧃 SCHOOL SNACKS & LUNCH ITEMS

🖍 CRAYONS, MARKERS, COLOURED PENCILS

✏️ HIGHLIGHTERS, PENS & PENCILS, ERASERS

✂️ SCISSORS, GLUESTICKS, WHITE OUT, RULERS, PENCIL SHARPENERS

📒 NOTEBOOKS, BINDERS, DIVIDERS FOR OLDER KIDS

*Note: All donations for this program must be new!

The need in our community continues to increase week after week. 📈

See our website for Donation Drop-off Times or order straight to our door using our Amazon wishlist!

When our amazing community comes together, families across Calgary feel supported 💕

We are now headed into our ✨15th✨year, and still passionately helping as many families as we can – but we cannot do it alone. Your donations are truly needed for local families in need!

Neighbour Day 2023

Shop Online & Support Struggling Families

Did you know that with just a few clicks, you can shop for our most needed items through these online Wish Lists, and get your donations directly shipped to us?

We have many ways you can shop online and support the families we are helping! ♥

https://madebymomma.org/shop-our-wish-lists

If possible, please include a gift receipt so we know who sent the gifts! 
Purchased & donated items are eligible for a charitable tax receipt (not including GST) – please save & send your invoice/store receipt for proof of purchase.
All AMAZON and INDIGO wish lists have a set shipping address. Please email us if you are shipping donations outside of the wish lists. (ie Walmart, Toys-R-Us, Well.ca etc) and we will give you the correct address to ship to.

Have questions about donating? Just send us an email!

THANK YOU!