YFM Christmas Hampers.

Making a difference this Christmas


With Christmas fast approaching it’s time for many to get festive, treat ourselves and families to presents and lovely food and enjoy time with those we love. However, for some people this is not always the case.

Here at Youth and Families Matter (YFM) we make a special effort in the run up to the Christmas season to make sure those who might struggle over this time don’t have to. One of the ways we do this is through our Christmas Hamper project. Many of us may take for granted being able to buy not just basic items of food like tea and coffee but also the extra festive treats. But turkeys, mince pies, chocolates and crackers don’t always make it to the tables of some of the families we work with. That’s why we create YFM Christmas Hampers. Filled with basic food items and some of the Christmas treats we all love we aim to reduce the burden for some families who find Christmas time particularly tough.

In the weeks leading up to Christmas food is brought to Testwood Baptist Church. Individuals, churches, schools, local supermarkets and other groups regularly get involved with collecting food – something we are always so grateful for. The sorting and packing then starts with delivery of the hampers taking place in the run up to Christmas.

These hampers can make all the difference. Last year we packed and delivered over 60 hampers to families in Totton with comments including:

Thanks to YFM I was able to give my family a Christmas

I am so grateful for the YFM hamper –  I was penniless throughout Christmas and would have gone under without it.

YFM’s Christmas Hamper project is just one of the ways we support the community. YFM is a local charity who for over 20 years has been working with the children, young people and families here in Totton. Through a programme of 1:1 support, groups, activities, courses and special projects like our Christmas Hampers we aim to improve the wellbeing of those we work with.

For more information or to get involved email carolyn@youthandfamiliesmatter.org.uk or head to www.youthandfamiliesmatter.org.uk

 

YFM is the community project of Testwood Baptist Church

YFM Christmas Hampers.

 


 

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