Redemptorists launch their Christmas Hamper Appeal

Every year for more than half a century, the Christmas Hamper Appeal run by the Limerick Redemptorists has helped families in need.

Even though inflationary pressures have eased somewhat in recent months, all indications are that the demand for hampers will be greater than ever this year as many families continue to experience food poverty.

The aim of the Hamper Appeal is simple - to ensure that no family in the Limerick area will go hungry at Christmas.

In 2023, through the generosity of the people of Limerick and beyond, more than €330,000 was raised for the Hamper Appeal. This made it possible to distribute more than 7000 hampers.

At least as much money will be required this year to ensure there will be food on every Christmas table in the Limerick area.

“The generosity of the people of Limerick city and beyond never ceases to amaze us,” says Fr Brian Nolan, rector of the Redemptorist community in Limerick.

“In the run up to every Christmas we make this appeal and every year schools, businesses and communities go out of their way to support people in need. It is extraordinary, and we are most grateful to each and every one.

“What really supports the hamper appeal is people donating money. This allows us to pay for the food that we have already ordered for the hampers.”

Street collections and fundraising activities will take place throughout December. The Hamper Donation Centre will be open at the Redemptorists from Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm.

Donations can also be made online at redshampers.ie or can be sent to The Redemptorist Perpetual Help Fund at the Redemptorist monastery. Cheques should be made payable to the Redemptorist Perpetual Help Fund.

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