Leeds South and East foodbank seeks Christmas donations

The foodbank is asking local groups and residents to contribute items, including Advent calendars, to its Christmas appeal.

Leeds South and East foodbank has launched a Christmas appeal, asking individuals and organisations in the local community to donate items for people and families facing difficulties over the festive period.

In an appeal published by Doing Good Leeds, the foodbank said it was particularly seeking Advent calendars and asked for these to be donated before 1 December. The deadline is intended to allow the calendars to be distributed in time for Advent.

Other donations accepted until Christmas Eve

The appeal also seeks a range of other items to help at Christmas. The source article refers to shopping lists and appeal posters, but does not specify the items on the lists. It says donations other than Advent calendars can be dropped off until Christmas Eve.

The foodbank has invited companies, schools, churches and other organisations to take part. Suggested ways to support the appeal include organising a collection, encouraging staff, pupils or members to donate, or sharing information about the appeal.

Posters and shopping lists are available through the appeal for groups that want to share information or arrange a collection. The foodbank has also invited people who need further information, or who wish to organise a collection, to get in touch. The source article does not give contact details or specify drop-off locations.

The appeal says that Christmas can be a difficult time for people experiencing hardship and that donations will be distributed to support them. It does not provide figures for the number of people expected to receive items or the amount of donations sought.

Advent calendars should be donated before 1 December; other donations may be dropped off up to and including Christmas Eve, according to the appeal.

Source: Doing Good Leeds, “Help Us Make Christmas Special – Support Our Christmas Appeal”.