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The South Tyneside department has launched its Christmas marketing campaign to assist serve the elderly folks locally who would not usually obtain a present or battle financially over the festive interval.
Posting the appeals on Go Fund Me, Age Concern Tyneside South stated: “At this time of yr Age Concern Tyneside South are specializing in our ACTS of Christmas Kindness marketing campaign for the older folks of South Tyneside.”
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One of the campaigns embody the annual shoe field attraction full of goodies which volunteers exit to ship to recipients.
Ideas of what to place within the shoebox embody:
- Toiletries
- Hat, scarf and gloves
- Craft pack or puzzles
- Books
- Chocolate and sweets
- Non-perishable meals and Christmas treats reminiscent of biscuits and Christmas pudding
Labels ought to be hooked up to the shoe packing containers to point whether it is for a person, lady or unisex.
Shoe packing containers will be dropped at Age Concern Tyneside South at 29 Beach Road, South Shields.
One resident who acquired a shoe field final yr stated: “I was very pleased to receive a gift from Age Concern this Christmas.
“I live alone and don’t get out much in the colder weather so it was wonderful to have present so beautifully wrapped, it was very special. Thank you.”
Age Concern Tyneside South can be elevating funds to offer a Christmas meal for these in want throughout the borough.
Their purpose is to boost sufficient funds to offer 50 vulnerable elderly folks, with a three-course meal delivered to their door on Christmas Eve.
The charity is searching for volunteers who could be prepared to make a phone name as soon as every week to somebody who’s alone as this shall be notably related over the festive season.
To discover out extra concerning the appeals or volunteer your time name 0191 456 6903 or e-mail [email protected]
