Oseredok is delighted to support Trevor Sanderson and his Free Christmas Dinner with Santa event this year!

In the spirit of community and on a mission to make sure no person goes without food and no child goes without toys this Christmas, Trevor will be taking at his camp donations of food, toys, and monetary funds while outside Oseredok from 1:00 PM Wednesday, December 3rd, to 12:00 PM Thursday, December 11th, in order to spread holiday cheer and raise some money for warm meals for anyone in need this Christmas.

All donations can be made directly to Trevor, as Oseredok will not be accepting donations onsite for this event.

Links to Trevor’s social media:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ChyrvxdiX/
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CnFce6dho/

To read more about the whole project in Trevor’s own words and learn what donations are needed continue to read below!

“Dear Friends,

This year, in the spirit of community and togetherness, we are excited to announce our Free Christmas Dunner with Santa event, hosted by Trevor Sanderson and friends. We are reaching out to you for your support to help make this event a reality and ensure that no one in our community is left without a meal or the joy of a gift this Christmas. This event is open to all and we want to make sure that it’s a welcoming and joyful occasion for every member of the community, especially those facing difficulties during this holiday season. This festive gathering will offer a hot, delicious Christmas meal to anyone in need. For children, we have a special treat in store, the chance to meet Santa and receive a toy to take home.

Event details:

What: Free Community Christmas Diner with Santa

When: Saturday December 13th, 2025 from 4-6 PM

Where: Winnipeg Branch of the Association of United Ukrainian Canadians at 591 Pritchard Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2W 2K4

How You Can Help: To make this event as special as possible, we are seeking donations in the following areas:

• Food Donations: See further down for list
• Toy Donations: Toys suitable for children of all ages, so every child has a gift from Santa.
• Monetary Donations: Financial support to cover the cost of food preparation, venue, and toys. Your generous donation will go directly toward making the dinner and toy giveaway a reality.

We also invite volunteers who would like to assist with meal preparation, serving, or helping Santa distribute toys to the children. No donation or effort is too small. Every contribution will help us bring holiday cheer to those who need it most.

Donations: Donations can be dropped off to Trevor, who will be camping outside of Oseredok Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre at 184 Alexander Ave, Winnipeg from 1:00 PM Wednesday December 3rd till noon Thursday December 11th or contact Trevor to arrange pick up.

Why Your Support Matters: This event is about more than just food and presents. It’s about fostering a sense of community, providing comfort and offering hope to families facing difficult this time of year. By supporting this free dinner and toy giveaway, you are ensuring that no one hoes hungry or without joy this Christmas. Your generosity will be felt by every individual who attends and it will create lasting memories for families, especially those who may not otherwise be able to celebrate the season in such a meaningful way. We hope that you can help us make this event a success.

Please feel free to contact us at 204-619-8853 or tr3vorsanderson69@yahoo.com for more information or to arrange a donation. Donations will be accepted until Thursday December 11th.

Thank you for your kindnesses and for helping make his holiday season brighter for everyone in our community. We look forward to celebrating with you and sharing the spirit of Christmas with all those in need.

Wishing you a blessed and joyous holiday season! Warm regards,

Trevor Sanderson.”

Donation List

Toys:

• lots of toys for kids! infant – 13 years old

Food:

• 30+ turkeys
• 30+ hams
• 150 boxes of stuffing
• 150 lbs potoes
• 100 lbs carrots
• 1 box of eggs
• 75-100 dozen dinner rolls
• 20-30 jars of pickles
• 30-40 lbs of cheese
• 25-50 packages of gravy
• 25-50 cans of cranberry sauce
• drinks – juice, pop, water, coffee, tea

Other:

• 1000 large paper plates
• 1000 each of plastic forks, knives & spoons
• 24 rolls of paper towel
• 4 boxes of heavy duty garbage bags
• wrapping paper & tape for approx. 2000 toys
• hall decorations

Monetary donations are also accepted to cover the costs of these items as well as the following: 

• Hall rental – $500
• Kitchen rental – $350
• Catering equipment – $600
• Signage – $400
• Fuel & Travel expenses

Any leftover food and presents will be made into hampers for families and given away at the dinner.

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