Christmas Hamper Appeal 2023

We are so excited to announce the launch of our Christmas Hamper Appeal 2023!

We ask the community of Portsmouth to donate items towards a hamper for a family supported by Home-Start throughout the year. A hamper full of treats and goodies for everyone in the family. 

We politely ask for new items (we love recycling here at Home-Start HQ, but a new gift is the real treat :-)), no alcohol, no restricted food items such as pork, no nuts and no perishable items (A full list of items that can be donated are below).

Drop off dates for hampers are 1st of December at The Hive Portsmouth (Portsmouth Central Library). 

Items needed (In New Condition)

- Family board games

- Toys

- Socks

- PJs

- Hats

- Scarves

- Gloves

- Sports Items

- Christmas biscuits/ chocolates

- Cupboard items for the kitchen

Skills

- Able to donate items by the 1st of December to the Hive desk at Portsmouth Central Library

- Items must be in new condition

- No alcohol or fresh food can be donated


Details

  • Limited Physical Access
  • Minimum time commitment
    All items must be donated by 1st of December to the Hive Volunteering desk in Portsmouth Central Library
  • No criminal record (DBS) check required
  • Suitable for 14yr olds
  • Suitable for 15yr olds
  • Suitable for 16 year olds
  • Suitable for Families - (under 16's with an adult)
  • Suitable for Under 18's
  • Will require a criminal record check (DBS)
  • Will require references

When can I volunteer?

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning No No No No No No No
Afternoon No No No No No No No
Evening No No No No No No No

Availability Details

All items must be donated by 1st of December to the Hive Volunteering desk in Portsmouth Central Library


Location

Hive Volunteering Desk
Ground Floor, Portsmouth Central Library
Portsmouth
PO1 2DX


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