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Deltassist again offering help at Christmas time

Registration for Toy Depot, food hampers begins Nov. 4

Registration for Deltassist's Christmas programs starts soon.

Low-income families, seniors and individuals can register beginning Nov. 4 for a Christmas food hamper and attendance at the annual Toy Depot to select gifts for their children up to the age of 16.

Eligible families and individuals must apply in person at Deltassist. To complete registration, the social services agency requires proof of residence in Delta, proof of income and care cards for children registered for the Toy Depot.

This year's deadline for Toy Depot registration is Friday, Dec. 6; applications for food hampers will be accepted until Friday, Dec. 13.

Deltassist's Ladner office, at 4891 Delta St., is open weekdays from 9:30

a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m. Applications are also available online at www.deltassist.com.

Families that register before Friday, Nov. 15 are eligible to enter a draw to receive a free family portrait. The photo shoot, hosted by members of the Surrey Photography Club, will take place at Deltassist's North Delta office on Saturday, Nov. 23.