How to Send Food in a Hamper

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Food hampers, or baskets and bins filled with food, are a popular gift the world around. Filled with gourmet goodies, holiday food or the fixings for a specific meal, hampers can be personalized to the recipient. Purchase premade hampers from online sources or from local food markets as holiday gifts. Ordering online makes for a clean and direct shipping route. If packing a hamper to send via regular mail, make sure to pack non-perishable food items with appropriate padding to prevent spills or breakage.

Instructions

How to Send Food in a Hamper

1. Select an appropriate hamper from a reputable online store if ordering online. Hamper.com offers shoppers the option to purchase and send an already assembled food hamper or to build their own by selecting individual goods. Double check the recipients address before completing an order and keep a receipt of the order once processed.

2. Take shipping into consideration when packaging a homemade hamper. Start with a box that the entire hamper will fit into and fill with the basket or bin, following with the food items. Consider packaging any fragile items securely in cotton padding or bubble wrap.

3. Fill empty space in the shipping box with packing foam or peanuts to prevent movement of the food items in transit. Secure box and label with recipient address.

4. Ship food items using a fast delivery method to ensure that recipient has adequate time to utilize food items before they expire.

Tips & Warnings

• Food hampers are appreciated by families in need, particularly around the holidays. Consider assembling hampers filled with items purchased inexpensively or as part of promotional sales as a way to give back.

References

• Clearwater Hampers
• Christmas Food Hampers
• The Proper Way to Pack Fragile Items