Grant

Christmas Aid (Food Assistance) – German Relief Association e.V.

Christmas food aid for needy seniors in Hamburg, isolated individuals, and indigent families; distribution of vouchers and packages each worth approximately €40, as well as support for Christmas celebrations of other organizations.

Social Children and Youth

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Grant criteria

Application Deadline: Ongoing
Application level: Simple
Region: Hamburg
Funding amount: 40 € per voucher/package
Only for non-profit organizations

Funding objective

Provision of food vouchers and packages at Christmas for needy seniors in Hamburg, isolated individuals, and impoverished families to bring them a small joy during the festive season; supplementary financial and in-kind support for Christmas celebrations for the homeless, mentally ill, and those in need of care.

Eligible expenses

  • Food vouchers
  • Food packages
  • Support for Christmas celebrations of other institutions

Eligible to apply

  • Non-profit Organizations
  • Individuals

Funding requirements

  • Residence in Hamburg
  • Seniors, isolated individuals, or families without financial means

Description

The "Christmas Aid (Food Assistance)" of the Stiftung Deutsche Hilfsgemeinschaft e.V. is aimed at needy seniors, lonely individuals, and impoverished families in the Hanseatic City of Hamburg. Each year, around 2,000 food vouchers and packages, each valued at approximately €40, are assembled and lovingly packaged to bring a smile to the faces of the recipients during the festive season. Additionally, Christmas celebrations for the homeless, mentally ill, and care-dependent individuals from other institutions are financially and materially supported, enabling community events to take place. Volunteer helpers take on the organization and distribution of the vouchers, creating a strong network of voluntary commitment and social care.

Funding opportunities are continuously available and open to both non-profit organizations and private individuals who wish to support the initiative through monetary or in-kind donations. A prerequisite for the allocation of vouchers and packages is residence in Hamburg as well as belonging to one of the specified target groups. An amount of approximately €40 is provided per voucher or package. This directly combats poverty on-site and actively counteracts loneliness. Through uncomplicated participation in the aid campaign, donors can strengthen social cohesion and help ensure that no one has to be alone during the Christmas season.

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