GIFTLAND OFFICEMAX has once again donated approximately 200 Christmas hampers at a cost of $250,000 to residents of the Tiger Bay Community at School of the Nations.Speaking to the media, Public Relations Manager, Compton Babb, said “Each year the expectation is greater and even more joyful.” Mr. Babb added that this was the fourth annual Christmas giveaway to our community-family. And like last year, the mission continues: “The goal is to reach every Orphanage and shelter, making a renowned presence in their lives.  It is heartwarming to demonstrate today that Giftland Cares, providing every home with Christmas Cheers. Everyone has their part to play in building a caring community. Virtually everyone at some point in their lives will need to be cared for by that community. The community is us. If it’s denied the nourishment it needs for survival, it will fail to flourish. A plant without water will die and so too will the spirit of our community,” Babb said.

According to Mr. Babb, most of the items in the hampers are grocery items such as Ramens, flour, sugar, margarine, Peas, Macaroni among others for the senior citizens and a wide array of toys for the children.

In addition to receiving these food hampers, the residents of the Tiger Bay community were also treated to snacks and ice cream.
Special thanks to Bruster’s Ice Cream, Shanta’s Snackette and M&M Snackette,who catered for 150 children and to Mr. and Mrs. O’Toole, Directors of School of the Nations for making the venue available for us.
Present at the event assisting with distribution of hampers were songstress Michelle “Big Red” King, Giftland Sports and Fitness Ambassadors Hugh Ross and Devon Davis, Eustace Abrams as known as “Robo Cop”, Cassandra Linton (a Canadian citizen whose father is Guyanese (Leroy Linton) and Farrah Rahaman who is (Canada-born and daughter of Race Ace Ray Rahaman). They all shared the same passion and spirit in seeing smiles on everyone’s face.