Christmas Hamper Appeal
We are aiming to provide 20 hampers!
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What’s the Christmas Hamper Appeal?
The Christmas Hamper Appeal is in partnership with Bournemouth Foodbank and other local agencies.
Each year 200 hampers are delivered to families in crisis over the Christmas period. Each family will receive everything they need to eat and celebrate together for three days. The hampers include fresh and frozen food and Christmas goodies.
Over 6 tonnes of food will go out to feed as many as 1,000 people in need. This is made possible thanks to an incredible amount of support from local churches, businesses and other community groups. This really is a massive team effort!
See more information about the project here.
Who’s it for?
Christmas hampers are delivered to families in crisis all across the Bournemouth area.
The project is supported by local businesses, charities and community groups as well as local government and healthcare providers. Partners can nominate families, pledge food, recruit drivers and sponsor hampers.
When does it take place?
Every year over the Christmas period.
Partner with us and sponsor a hamper!
The HealthBus is committed to helping raise £400.00 towards this appeal. Anyone can support the Foodbank’s ongoing work to end poverty and hunger in Bournemouth by sponsoring a hamper for £20. The Foodbank’s goal is to raise at least £4,000 this year!
DONATE £20.00 HERE
We couldn’t do it without you!
Without a permanent home, it can be difficult to access healthcare for many reasons. The HealthBus team offer specialist GP and medical services at the point of need. They work in partnership with other services providers, such as addiction and mental health specialists, to help people find the support they need to move on in life.
One rough sleeper, Dean, said of the HealthBus service: “No one sets out to be purposefully on the streets … sometimes you face situations which just leave you broken and desperate. After losing my job, home and key relationships my mental health deteriorated; and I resorted to harmful substances which drove me to the streets. After lots of encouragement from visiting health professionals, I have found hope and compassion from those involved with the HealthBus. This service is a lifeline! A much-needed refuge for those who are vulnerable. The staff and team involved with the HealthBus have saved and are saving lives … this work must continue!”