GSS Holiday Hampers

Holiday Hampers

With the holiday season swiftly approaching, we understand that it can be a tough time for some graduate students and their families. However, we can make a significant difference by coming together with your support to ensure this season is as memorable as possible.

This winter, the GSS is dedicated to spreading joy during the holidays by creating and distributing holiday hampers. These hampers are designed to provide assistance to current graduate students at UBC Vancouver who are facing financial challenges while pursuing their studies. The size and contents of the hampers will be tailored to meet each student's unique needs.

Rest assured, the GSS will take care of assembling and delivering these hampers to make this initiative a success.

Questions? Email officeassistant@gss.ubc.ca.

Donation Drive

Your support is crucial for the success of the Holiday Hamper Program! Heading into our third year of the initiative, the GSS provides fellow graduate students, as well as university departments and units, with a chance to create a memorable holiday season for UBC graduate students and student-families.

We gratefully welcome all donations at the GSS Office (452-6371 Crescent Rd, Thea Koerner House 4th Floor Penthouse, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2) until November 30th, 2023.

Recommended items for donation (including items suitable for student-families):

Gingerbread House Kit
Good Quality Chocolates
Hot Chocolate Mix
Apple Cider Mix
Tea
Popcorn (microwave)
Candy Canes
Cookies (boxed and festive-themed)
Panettone (boxed)
Family Games:
- Puzzles (250-500 pieces)
- UNO
- Playing Cards

Holiday Crackers (pull apart novelties with prizes inside)
Cereal (festive themed)
Marshmallows (festive ones)
Colouring Pencils
Colouring Books
Toiletries
Candles

GSS Hampers

Hampers Sign Up

Please ensure that you fill out the form below completely. The application window is open until November 18th at 5 p.m. Applicants who are selected will receive an email notification in early December.

To be eligible, recipients must:

Currently, be registered as graduate students at UBC Vancouver.
Fill out the sign-up form, providing details about their need for assistance and any specific barriers they face in pursuing their studies at UBC.

Preference will be given to applicants who belong to one or more of the following groups:

Single parent students
Students with families
LGBTQIA2S+ students
Indigenous students
Students of colour
Students with disabilities
International students (please note, international students must be in Vancouver to collect a Hamper)

Please be aware that completing this form does not guarantee that you will receive a hamper. Additionally, by submitting this form, you consent to the GSS contacting you.

Updates The submission form for GSS Holiday Hampers 2023 has been closed!