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Lincolnshire Co-op launch food bank advent calendar appealing for essential donations




A food bank advent calendar campaign has been launched to gather vital supplies.

Lincolnshire Co-op has launched the campaign to encourage donations of essential food and hygiene products for vulnerable people.

People are encouraged to donate vital supplies straight into the collection points located in Lincolnshire Co-op’s food stores or build their own collection boxes at home to give directly to the participating food banks and community larders after Christmas.

Lincolnshire Co-op employee Keagan Reeve with donations listed on the Food Bank Advent Calendar. Credit: Chris Vaughan Photography for Lincolnshire Co-op
Lincolnshire Co-op employee Keagan Reeve with donations listed on the Food Bank Advent Calendar. Credit: Chris Vaughan Photography for Lincolnshire Co-op

The advent calendar is available on Lincolnshire Co-op’s website and on posters in store.

It outlines specific items to collect on each of the 24 days until Christmas, ranging from tins of tuna and jars of jam, to toothpaste and washing detergent.

Amy Colley, coordinator at Lincoln Foodbank, said: “All of the food that we give out at Lincoln Foodbank comes from donations. Last year we gave out over 70 tonnes of food to local people in crisis.”

The Food Bank Advent Calendar.
The Food Bank Advent Calendar.

Food banks tend to get lots of donations during the festive period, which is why the collection will be handed over at later date to help manage the post-Christmas lull.

Co-ordinator at Lincoln Community Larder, Dawn Nightingale, said: “We’re really busy at the moment, providing lots of people with essential supplies. Around this time of year, we only get

busier.

“The calendar is a great tool for shoppers to understand which items we desperately need. Even if you only make one donation, you’re going to make a huge different to a vulnerable person.”

Lincolnshire Co-op employee Jeanette Cook with donations listed on the Food Bank Advent Calendar. Credit: Chris Vaughan Photography for Lincolnshire Co-op
Lincolnshire Co-op employee Jeanette Cook with donations listed on the Food Bank Advent Calendar. Credit: Chris Vaughan Photography for Lincolnshire Co-op

Buying products isn’t the only way to contribute, as sharing the calendar with family and friends enables others to participate and spread the word.

Lincolnshire Co-op members can also choose to donate their dividend at the till in food stores ­— last year £18,875 was generously gifted.

Donations listed on the Food Bank Advent Calendar include washing powder and fabric softener. Credit: Chris Vaughan Photography for Lincolnshire Co-op
Donations listed on the Food Bank Advent Calendar include washing powder and fabric softener. Credit: Chris Vaughan Photography for Lincolnshire Co-op

Community engagement manager at Lincolnshire Co-op, Sam Turner, said: “The food bank advent calendar campaign was a great success last year, we saw the community come together to collect almost seven tonnes of products, which is the equivalent of over 16,455 meals.

“It would be wonderful to be able to offer the same level of support to food banks this year, and any contribution is greatly appreciated.”

The Food Bank Advent Calendar. Credit: Chris Vaughan Photography for Lincolnshire Co-op.
The Food Bank Advent Calendar. Credit: Chris Vaughan Photography for Lincolnshire Co-op.

Find the advent calendar, list of participating food banks, and further details here.



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