Good Neighbours Festive Bags of Cheer Appeal

Christmas will be a little different this year

It has been a really hard year for many people in many ways. We have all been challenged by lockdown and many people have suffered from social isolation, job losses and loss of income.

The Good Neighbours Team are delivering a Christmas bag of cheer to those that need it most, including older people, families and people living with long-term health conditions.

You can help us provide a Christmas bag of cheer to an Islington resident or family by donating:

Festive food (shop brought packaged items only)
New children’s toys & games
New gifts & small decorations

We are holding the following donation drop off sessions -

Wednesday 2 December, 12-3pm
Help on Your Doorstep/ Connect office, Walter Sickert Community Centre, Canonbury Crescent, N1 2FB.
Contact Nicky on 020 7354 0319 or 07875 224386.

Thursday 3 December 10am – 12pm
Help on Your Doorstep/ Connect office, Studio 3, Orkney House, 199 Caledonian Road, N1 0AF. Contact
Emma on 020 3931 6077 or 07458 018 102.

Or you can support our work by making a donation.

Thank you

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