Families in need are able to celebrate Christmas with tasty turkey dinners.

Individuals lined up to the doors of the Central Okanagan Food Bank, Tuesday morning, to receive their annual Christmas hampers.

The hamper giveaway started Dec. 19 and continues until Friday. Emergency hampers will also be handed out Friday at the food bank location on Ellis Street, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for those who may have missed the registration deadline.

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About $400,000 worth of food is handed out during the hamper days, she said.

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Hot chocolate and candy canes were also given to families as they waited for their hampers.

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She added the food bank is accepting donations year round.

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