Peabody Thamesmead Christmas Appeal

November 27, 2020

The end of the year is often considered to be a period of hardship for many. Every year, Peabody holds a food and toy collection to help some of the most vulnerable people in our society.

Make a difference to our most low-income residents in difficult circumstances during this challenging time of year.

Coronavirus brought with it many new challenges for those already facing a daily struggle keeping their head above water. During the pandemic we have seen the level of need from those living in our communities increase tenfold. Financial worries, insecure employment or job loss, health concerns as well as isolation from family and friends has hit our communities hard. This year, in a year unlike any other, our Toy and Food Hamper Appeal is more critical than ever:

  • For many families putting presents under the tree is an impossible luxury. Each December our toy appeal helps make things a little easier and ensures as many children as possible have a visit from Father Christmas and gifts to wake up to on Christmas morning.
  • Over the past year the use of foodbanks and the need for emergency food support and household items has reached its highest rate on records as the impact of Coronavirus hit leaving many unable to cover the basic essentials. Our Food Appeal provides emergency food hampers and supplies to those in crisis.

In addition, there are other ways that you can provide your support to our residents in most need:

  • Vital household items are a necessity that are out of reach for lots of our residents. Necessities like washing-up liquid, washing detergent, cleaning products and nappies are just some of the items in demand.
  • Vouchers for those able to shop independently would enable our residents to purchase some much needed items. These could be in the form of supermarket vouchers, high-street retail vouchers or those that cover multiple outlets for instance Love2Shop vouchers.
  • A financial contribution or donation to the Peabody Community Foundation to support the activities of the Peabody Thamesmead Christmas Appeal.

It is only down to the support of our partners like yourselves that we can deliver this appeal, reach more people and transform more lives across Thamesmead. If you or your company is able to help in any of the above ways, or if you would like more details about our work, please contact us on 07860 595 414 or email madeinthamesmead@peabody.org.uk.

Your support will provide a lifeline to those in crisis across Thamesmead this Christmas.

On behalf of the Peabody Community Foundation, thank you for your support, it helps us make a real difference to those who need it most.