Help us to make a difference this Christmas

Help us to provide food and gift hampers to families across Carlisle and the surrounding area

For many, life can be tough

3,451 children in Carlisle were living in poverty in 2022.

Cumberland Council has seen an increase of 4000 requests for free school meals.

The cost of living crisis affects many Cumbrian families on low incomes. The impact on jobs and health has pushed many vulnerable families to the brink.

For just £100 you could transform Christmas for a family of four this year. Some families are larger therefore the cost may be slightly higher.

What does the £100 cover?

We’d pack a hamper of essential foods, some Christmas goodies and gifts for the children.

Or you could make up your own hamper and purchase your own gifts.  Click here for a list of suggested foods and gifts.

The hampers will be collected from Hebron Church on Tuesday 19th & Wednesday 20th December.

Please deliver your labelled hamper(s) to Hebron by Sunday 17th December, please confirm with admin@hebronec.co.uk when you are planning to drop off your hamper(s).

This year we will:

  • Continue to partner with Social Services and our local authority Health Visitors to identify families in need.
  • With your help we will supply and pack Christmas Hampers with food and gifts.
  • The Social Workers & Health Visitors will then deliver the hampers to those that need a little bit of joy this Christmas.

Years of Experience

We’ve been running this appeal now for 14 years!

During that time with the help of our amazing team of volunteers and partner agencies we have provided 715 hampers to families and individuals in need.

Contribute to Christmas Hampers

Click below if you wish to provide a hamper, find out how to make a financial contribution and what we suggest you can put in a hamper.

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We anticipate an increased demand for hampers this year and therefore we hope to help at least another 160 households this Christmas with your help, financial support and prayers.

If you would like to volunteer to help with the Hamper project this year we will be having our ‘Big Wrap and Pack’ on the evening of Wednesday 13th December. We’d love you to join us.

For more information please contact admin@hebronec.co.uk