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Hayling Herald Feature
Hayling Island Community Pantry
By Tania Jones
THANKS to the amazing generosity of
so many people we were able to support
hundreds of families with food, and
also Christmas presents over the festive
period.
We are so grateful to everyone who has
donated including the following:
n North East Hayling Residents Association Hannah, Charlie and all those who
made up over 50 beautiful reverse advent
calendar boxes of goodies
n The Square Rigger – Amy and gang
who organised the buy a present campaign and to everyone who purchased a
lovely gift for a child
n Slimming World – Bev and her members for a huge haul of donations
n Hayling Scouts – Sarah and her team
for amazing food donations
n The Maypole Inn – Sophie and Sean
and customers who donated and wrapped
a giant pile of gifts
n Meadow Bay Holiday Village – Lesley
and all the wonderful people who donated to their Grinch campaign. They also
donated 100 selection boxes and a holiday The community never fails to step up in Hayling – hundreds of donations were received
voucher.
n Hayling Health Centre Elms Practice –
Big box of donations
n Havant Rotary Club – Trolley full of
food and £500
n Lidl Hayling – Toy collection point,
over 100 items donated
n Sainsbury’s Hayling – thank you to
their customers for food donations
n Hayling Lions – ongoing and emergency support
n Vets 4 Pets Hayling – box of food donations
Thank you to every single person that
has donated gifts, toys, a beautiful dolls
house, money, toiletries and food. Finally
a massive thank you to our wonderful
team of pantry volunteers for their hard
work, enthusiasm, help and support.
Donations are very welcome. If you
would like to support the pantry, you can
donate in-date and unopened non-perishable foods and toiletries. Or BACS:
CO-OP BANK sort code 08-92-99 account number 67340130. Every penny
will be used to replenish our shelves.
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