Christmas Food Bank and Gift Appeal 2021

Dear Parents/Carers

We are again organising collections both for the local food banks in the Kingswood and Bristol area, and a Christmas Gift Appeal for The Salvation Army. We have made these collections in previous years and have provided vital contributions to both charities.

The local food banks are now a lifeline for many local adults and children who otherwise may go hungry. This is for many reasons, from redundancy to receiving an unexpected bill; this is especially hard at Christmas time for many families, and this year again in particular as a result of COVID:19 and the resulting pandemic.

We would like to collect in-date non-perishable items at the Academy to support the Kingswood Branch of the food bank which is run by the Trussell Trust. Any donations can be brought to the Academy between Wednesday 1st – Thursday 2nd December. There will be a box outside of the reception area for these collections.

Please see below the list of items that the food bank would like us to collect.

Mince Pies
Christmas/Festive Cakes
Tinned Ham
Sponge Puddings
Box of Biscuits
Tomatoes (Tinned)
Cereals
Rice Pudding (Tinned)
Instant Mash Potato

Rice/Pasta
Tinned Meat/Fish
Tinned Fruit
Jam
Biscuits or Snack Bar
Milk (UHT or Powdered)
Sugar
Soup
Pasta Sauces

Tinned Peas/Carrots
Stuffing for Chicken
Gracy Granules
Long Life Apple/Orange Juice
Cheese Crackers
Instant Hot Chocolate
Shower Gel
Tea Bags
Coffee

In addition to the above, we are also supporting The Salvation Army Christmas present appeal. If you are

able to donate a Christmas gift then we will distribute these gifts to the local Salvation Army. We believe every child deserves a new gift at Christmas so we are unable to take used or second-hand items for the Christmas Present Appeal. The suggested Gift list for Children and Young People is as follows:

0-3 years: dolls, teddy bears, cot mobiles, baby clothes, bath toys, CDs of suitable music and nursery rhymes, puzzles
3-5 years: dolls and action figures, cars, lorries, DVDs and CDs (music and nursery rhymes), colouring sets, pencils, crayons, books, puzzles
5-9 years: educational games & toys, stationery (colouring sets, pencils, crayons, school sets), CDs & family friendly DVDs, books, puzzles, wordsearch, crosswords
9-12 years: games and toys, stationery, CDs, DVDs, books, T-Shirts, hair accessories, gloves, scarves, hats
13-16 years: CDs, DVDs, books, make-up and toiletries (please try to ensure non-allergic ingredients if possible), gloves, scarves, hats, T-Shirts, hair accessories

These collections are being supported by the Heads Leads and the Pastoral team. We would appreciate your support in these collections to help our & those local families during the festive season.

With warmest wishes at Christmas.

Hanham Woods Academy Pastoral & House Lead Team