THANK YOU
It is important to stress that your support is the only thing that can make this project a success, your generosity is the cornerstone of helping those in need this Christmas.
We have an ambitious plan to help as many people as possible in 2023. We are very aware that the majority of people have felt the impact of the cost-of-living crisis and so your willingness to contribute to giving a Christmas to those experiencing the worst effects of the current landscape.
You may have got involved in previous years charitable giving in the form of creating food hampers or purchasing gifts for children - those things are taking place within The Gift Of Christmas 2023. Alongside this we are also increasing the amount of people we are able to assist this year, including vulnerable and isolated adults into the project.
It is ONLY with your help that we can reach as many people as possible, so once again, thank you.
To assist you in deciding how to contribute, please see our guide below:
Brand New Unwrapped Gifts / Presents
Pre-school Children age 0-4
Junior School Children 5-11
Senior School Students age 12-18
Adults
Christmas Food Hampers
- DO decorate your box - even the most boring looking box can look wonderful with a bit of wrapping paper, tinsel, tissue paper or ribbon!
- DON'T include any alcohol. We do not give alcohol out and we will have to remove it before the hamper goes out for delivery.
- DO include at least 20 ambient Christmassy food items: candy canes, chocolate coins, boxes of biscuits, stuffing mix, gravy, cranberry sauce, pickled onions, trifle packs, selection boxes, shortbread, Pringles, Schloer, pretzels etc
- DON'T include any fresh items that won't last at least a week in a non-refrigerated environment. We sadly cannot accept these.
- DO feel free to include any small non-food items as well eg brand new hat/scarf/gloves, Christmassy stickers, small toys etc
- DON'T forget to email us on giftofchristmas2023@gmail.com to let us know you are making a hamper.
- DO have fun making your hamper! The saying 'It is better to give than receive' is actually true!
Financial Contributions
Please email us at giftofchristmas2023@gmail.com to receive bank details for providing donations of money.
For financial oversight and accounting purposes, all financial donations will be made through Swale Foodbank or Sheerness Salvation Army.
Swale Foodbank registered charity no 1190373
Salvation Army registered charity no 214799