Swale Foodbank are excited to launch our Christmas campaign which we are calling ‘Hampers Of Hope’. If you have been following us for a while, you will know that we run a campaign each year. This year, like everything else, it will be a little different – but we are determined to still ensure as many people receive a hamper as possible. There will be some differences to other years:
Firstly, we are accepting hampers throughout the month of December and will be delivering them throughout December also. This will ensure our incredible volunteers can socially distance and still get the hampers to where they need to be.
Secondly, we are not asking for any restock hampers this year – if you would like to help us restock our shelves this Christmas, please leave all donations at our existing donation points in Asda and Sainsburys.
Thirdly, we need everyone to email us to let us know you are making a hamper (or more than one!) so that we can offer you a drop off timeslot. Please email us on [email protected] with ‘Hampers Of Hope’ in the subject heading and giving us your name and how many hampers you will be making.
HAMPER TOP TIPS
– 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 Christmassy food items: candy canes, chocolate coins, boxes of biscuits, stuffing mix, gravy, cranberry sauce, pickled onions, trifle packs, selection boxes etc
– DON’T include any fresh items that won’t last at least a week in a non-refrigerated environment. We 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 [email protected] 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!
So that’s it – our campaign is now launched!! It is now over to you, our wonderful supporters who never fail to amaze us with your generosity year on year! Time to get emailing! 
