We have officially launched our annual gift-giving campaign

It’s that time of year when we launch our annual Christmas gift-giving campaign, Be a Santa

Our team will be at Sainsburys, Warren Heath on Friday 22^nd and Saturday 23^rd of November from 10 am to 4 pm collecting gifts to be distributed to older people in the area who may not otherwise receive a present this Christmas or who may be apart from family and friends and be in need of an extra treat.

This year, we have partnered with local churches who will be sharing the gifts out with their members/people they are in contact with.

Commenting on the heart-warming scheme, Wendy Chard, our Head of Community Engagement said, “The local community has been hugely supportive in past years when we have collected over 300 presents.

Feelings of isolation and loneliness can certainly be heightened during the festive period and it’s lovely to be able to reach out to people and let them know that we are thinking of them at this time.

It’s fantastic to be partnering with Sainsburys again this year and we are looking forward to having many gifts to distribute.

We know how community-spirited local people are and are looking forward to receiving many donations during our time at Sainburys. Our thanks go to them for allowing us to bring the campaign to their store.”

Home Instead has been running Be a Santa for twelve years nationally and in that time has collected and distributed thousands of gifts which have been warmly welcomed.

For more information, please contact the team here at Ipswich on 01473 272301 or email [email protected]