Ichthus teenagers at last year’s “Stuffing” Party

CHRISTMAS HAMPERS

*Please drop off donations for the hampers at Busbridge church from Advent Sunday, 27 Nov to 13 December.*

Once again we are co-ordinating hampers for people in need in the community, and the need grows greater year on year.

4 ways to help

Lots of people enjoy being involved in this initiative every year, and a large team of volunteers are very much needed to make it happen. You can help in the following ways:

  1. Donate items for the hampers

We aim to make the hampers a real treat and show of love for recipients who might not be able to afford the nicer things at Christmas. It is especially appreciated if the items are from the luxury range rather than value range. Here are some suggestions:

Christmas cakes, mince pies
Soups, cereals
Honey, jam
Tea and coffee hot chocolate
Tinned foods chocolates & sweets
Fruit juices, Biscuits
Cranberry jelly, stuffing mix
(please do not include alcohol, perishable or home-made items)

Soaps
Bubble bath
Christmas decorations Candles
Napkins and paper table cloth
Crackers

You may also like to add small wrapped presents (please include age and sex of the children they are intended for) and a Christmas card.

Prepare

Stuff

Deliver

Hampers will be prepared at the annual “Stuffing” Party, by Ichthus and other volunteers on 13 December at 7.30pm. If you are free to help, please come along to Busbridge Church. Christmassy refreshments provided!

Please collect flat fruit trays and wrap them inside and out with Christmas paper. Leave them in church between 27 Nov and 13 December.

Volunteers to deliver hampers between 15-20 Dec.

If you would like to make a hamper individually, or in a Small Group, here is what to do:

  •  Collect a flat 'banana' box from Sainsbury's and wrap it with Christmas paper. There are also some ready wrapped boxes available at the back of Busbridge Church.

  • Start collecting goods from the list of suitable items

  • Contact Shelagh Godwin on jimdogshome@aol.com to be allocated a suitable recipient

  • Fill box according to specifications

  • Contact the recipient by phone or e-mail to arrange a delivery time

  • Deliver hamper to recipient: leave outside the front door or in porch, Besom requests that you do not ring the bell.

The kinds of items are given in the list below:

 
 

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