Support our community this Christmas

This Christmas, Andover Foodbank needs your help to support those in our community who cannot afford the essentials. With your donations, we can provide children’s Gift boxes and Hampers to help individuals and families celebrate Christmas, rather than simply exist through it.

Why it matters

• Every family supported this Christmas will also be encouraged to meet with our Citizens Advice caseworker, who can help maximise income and review debts.
• As one care worker told us after Christmas 2024: ‘The hampers allow our families to have a little bit extra as they are unable to afford treats or extra condiments, and the gift boxes allow them to ensure their children have gifts or a stocking’.

How it works

• Gift boxes and Hampers reach those already identified as needing emergency food or financial support this year.
• Gift boxes and Hampers are distributed to individuals and families supported by local schools and agencies across Andover and surrounding villages

How you can help

1. Donate a Gift box – fill a shoe box with gifts for a child – you can find the instructions and more information on our Gift boxes leaflet
2. Donate a Hamper – complete our ‘12 Days to Christmas’ collection list.  You can find a list and more information on our Hamper leaflet. Add one item a day for 12 days or shop in one go to create a full Hamper. Follow 12 Days to Christmas on Facebook or Instagram for updates.
3. Give financially
   1. £20 helps us create an exciting Gift box for a child
   2. £30 helps us make up a Hamper of festive treats
   3. Donate securely online

Gift boxes must be delivered by Friday 7 November 2025 (so care workers can deliver in time for Christmas).

Hampers must be delivered by Sunday 23 November 2025.

Together, with your generosity and our volunteers, we can make Christmas brighter for local families.

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