Christmas is going to be particularly challenging for many families this year due to the pandemic. The Christmas Story of how the innkeeper welcomes Mary and Joseph into his stable, when there was no where else for them to go, inspires us as a church to reach out to those in need.
The Salvation Army wants to make sure that no child in our area goes without a gift this Christmas. Can you help us by donating a new toy or non perishable food for a Christmas Hamper for families in need?
Due to lockdown Sanctuary 21 is only open for emergency support of our vulnerable guests, however, please contact Darryn via email on darryn.hook@salvationarmy.org.uk to arrange collection of any donations. If you would prefer to make a monetary donation you can do so via our Just Giving page.
Each gift will help us to make Christmas special for those who may otherwise endure a bleak festive season. The Christmas Present Appeal focuses on the local community and all donations you provide will directly benefit those in need in the County Durham area. Details below give gift ideas for children and young people.
All toys have to be new and unwrapped:
0-3 years: soft toys, colourful and fun educational toys, cot mobiles, baby clothes, bath toys, CDs of suitable music and nursery rhymes.
3-5 years: books, dressing up clothes, cars, lorries, dolls, action figures and soft toys, colourful and fun educational toys, CDs (music, stories and nursery rhymes), suitable DVDS, colouring sets, pencils, crayons, books, puzzles, footballs.
5-9 years: dolls and action figures, educational games and toys, stationery (colouring sets, pencils, crayons, school sets), CDs and family friendly DVDs, books, puzzles, word search, crosswords, skateboards, sports equipment and clothing.
9-12 years: games and toys, sports equipment and clothing, stationery, CDs, DVDs, books, T-Shirts, hair ornaments, gloves, scarves, hats.
13-18 years: CDs, DVDs, books, toiletries (please try to ensure non-allergic ingredients if possible), gloves, scarves, hats and other fashion accessories.
We are also hoping to provide families with a food hamper
Suggestions for non-perishable food items:
Tinned meat, tinned fish, tinned fruit, tinned vegetables (including potatoes), tinned custard, tinned rice pudding, biscuits, UHT milk, pasta, jars of pasta sauce, tinned soup, bottles of dilute pop.
Toys and items for the hampers can be dropped off at the Aycliffe Collection point located at:
LED Supply & Fit
Unit 6, Northfield Way, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 6EJ
Closing date: 11th December 2020
