The Christmas Hamper project returns in 2023, with a partnership of organizations leading the way to bring some festive cheer to families who are struggling.
Local businesses, schools, churches and residents are being asked to collect items from a list of food needed to make up Christmas Food Hampers.
Approximately 250 hampers will be delivered to families and individuals in the Burgess Hill area, in the lead up to Christmas.
Residents can drop their donations in to the collection points at the Help Point, at 96 Church Walk, or to The King's Church, on the Victoria Business Park. Businesses are encouraged to organize their own collections to form part of the donation drive.
The groups organizing the initiative are: The King's Church Mid-Sussex, Burgess Hill Community Food Bank, Burgess Hill Town Council and Burgess Hill Youth. Financial support this year is being received from Burgess Hill Community Foodbank, Burgess Hill District Lions and Clarions Futures. The project team are very grateful for their support this year.
Town Mayor, Janice Henwood, said:
"The Christmas Hamper scheme illustrates how the communities in Burgess Hill work together to support those in need."
John Carter, President of Burgess Hill District Lions said:
"Burgess Hill District Lions are proud to be helping with the funding of the Christmas Hamper Project once again, this year. This enables families who find Christmas a very difficult, worrying time to enjoy a family Christmas with food on their plates."
Joe Wilkinson, Chair of Burgess Hill Foodbank said:
"Burgess Hill Community Foodbank have continued to see a rise in the number of, and frequency that, clients are needing to use our services. Christmas can put even more pressure on people's finances so it is great to be a part of a project that helps bring some extra help to those who are struggling."
If you can help, please refer to our 'How To Get Involved' flyer, with information on the food list and collection points. This is available to view on the Town Council website: www.burgesshill.gov.uk.
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