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Thurrock Foodbank's Reverse Advent Calendar

8 November 2024

Thurrock Foodbank is now collecting for its Christmas Appeal, which aims to give Thurrock's communities a helping hand in enjoying the festivities.

The Reverse Advent Calendar encourages those who can donate long-life food and festive items so that families struggling can enjoy Christmas without worrying about the added stress of finding food.

The full list of items Thurrock Foodbank are collecting are:

  • Tinned potatoes
  • Selection boxes
  • Mince pies
  • Christmas cakes
  • Gravy granules
  • Cranberry sauce
  • Stuffing
  • Christmas puddings
  • Hot chocolate
  • Tea bags
  • Tinned veg
  • Tinned custard
  • Christmas napkins
  • Tinned ham/chicken
  • Chocolate
  • Yorkshire pudding mix
  • Christmas crackers
  • Savoury crackers
  • Coffee
  • UHT milk
  • Tinned soup

Items will need to be donated by Thursday 28 November to make sure there is enough time for collection and distribution to the families in December.

To find out how to donate, email: [email protected]

For more information about food banks and pantries across Thurrock, visit the Thurrock Cares webpage.