More than 500 people had a ‘brighter Christmas’ this year thanks to ‘the selfless efforts’ of the Maidenhead community. Trustee of Maidenhead Foodbank Debbie Gee put out an urgent appeal for Christmas food – little treats and such to help brighten the festive period – at the beginning of December. Bags of Christmas food jumped from 10 full bags to 140 by December 20– just about enough to meet the needs of those being helped by Foodshare. In the Christmas week, news of more donations came in. Volunteers made festive feasts for more than 70 people who may be spending Christmas alone or who do not have the proper cooking facilities.

Source: Express December 27, 2023 11:32 UTC