A charity in Peasedown St John will be supporting families this Christmas as people face a tough winter ahead following the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.
The charity’s Trustees getting ready to deliver food hampers last year | Photo © Peasedown Community Trust
More people than ever before will be relying on the support of charities this December for food, clothing and financial support.
Due to this, the Peasedown Community Trust is relaunching an initiative to feed 30 of the most deprived households in Peasedown St John again this Christmas.
Trust Chairman, Gavin Heathcote, said: “So many people in Peasedown St John could miss out on a festive holiday this year because they don’t have the money to put food on the table.
“A cold Christmas ahead with a family to feed, when you’ve lost your job, is a situation that nobody wants to be in.
“Therefore, the Peasedown Community Trust is making a commitment to feed 30 households again this Christmas time!”
Recipients of a free Christmas meal from the Community Trust must live in Peasedown St John and meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Their children receive free school meals or access Early Years 2-year funding
- They have recently been made unemployed or have loss of income
- They have been referred to the scheme by a Family Support Worker or another agency.
Fellow Trust Director, Karen Walker, added: “We want to hear from anyone who needs help this Christmas time! The Trust was set up to run community projects and support those in need.
“I know from my own personal experience of raising my boys back in the 90s that the role that welfare charities can play at Christmas really can make all the difference!”
To register, email [email protected] by 5pm on Tuesday 14th December with a) your eligibility, b) your address and c) the number of people in your household.
You will receive notification on Wednesday 15th December on details of delivery, which will take place on Sunday 19th December.
