THURROCK Foodbank is now collecting for its Christmas Appeal, which aims to give Thurrock’s communities a helping hand in enjoying the festivities.
The Reverse Advent Calendar encourages those who can donate long-life food and festive items so that families struggling can enjoy Christmas without worrying about the added stress of finding food.
The full list of items Thurrock Foodbank are collecting are:
Tinned potatoes
Selection boxes
Mince pies
Christmas cakes
Gravy granules
Cranberry sauce
Stuffing
Christmas puddings
Hot chocolate
Tea bags
Tinned veg
Tinned custard
Christmas napkins
Tinned ham/chicken
Chocolate
Yorkshire pudding mix
Christmas crackers
Savoury crackers
Coffee
UHT milk
Tinned soup
Items will need to be donated by Thursday 28 November to make sure there is enough time for collection and distribution to the families in December.
To find out how to donate, email: [email protected]
For more information about food banks and pantries across Thurrock, visit the Thurrock Cares webpage.
