This week Rotary Newton Aycliffe handed over to Santa, 40 plus hampers, destined for delivery to food banks throughout the area. Our members and friends have been filling boxes and bags with Christmas goodies after Rotarian Pat Henderson-Pickersgill came up with the idea. The club were delighted to agree to this wonderful initiative.
Many people helped along the way, so here goes with the thanks. Let’s hope we do not forget anyone. Firstly, the boxes were kindly donated by Newton Press. The labelling and leaflets were designed and supplied by Digiprint. Margaret Allen gave 100 selection boxes. Lastly, Alan Nelson and The Big Club gave us use of their car park to co-ordinate the handover of the boxes. Grateful thanks to all. A real community effort and we could not have done it without you.
Photos show Rotary President Trish and Paula Nelson from foodbank, Shildon Alive, delivering hampers to Santa and, along with Trish, Rotarians Pat and Jean loading the van for St. Paul’s Centre, Spennymoor. Another van is on its way to our Newton Aycliffe foodbank.
