MK Food Bank reverse‑advent appeal - how you can help someone this Christmas

As I said in my last article, it’s Christmas and people need our help more than ever at this time of year. It’s quite simple really: get a box and fill it with a different food item every day during November and then donate it at the end of the month. You can do this with family, friends, colleagues or at school, and if you want to make it even more special you could decorate the box, all Christmas‑themed, such a festive way to give back to the community! They have a list of foods you can give on their website or you can read them below where I’ll be writing the list. Last year 5 000 families were helped with these food parcels, making everyone’s Christmas a little more special. Big thanks to MK Food Bank for helping the MK community.

Long life milk - Juice or squash - jam - biscuits - tinned meat or fish - tea / coffee - tinned vegetables - tinned fruit - rice pudding / custard - tinned tomatoes - pasta - cereal - dried rice - pasta sauces -

But don’t forget to add a few special treats! Small Christmas sweets - Christmassy snacks - mini Christmas cakes - crisps and nuts.

All it takes is a box to make someone smile this Christmas, spread love and support. All donations are appreciated, and have a very merry Christmas!

Hazel Turton

All pictures used had permission from mk food bank themselves