Operation Christmas Hamper

Operation CHRISTMAS HAMPER 2025

It’s that time of year again to give you the heads up on this year’s Operation CHRISTMAS HAMPER. Following the previous five successful years, I can announce that the Food Bank will be open to accept Christmas specific donations between Tuesday 18th and Friday 28th November 2025.

It is planned to commence deliveries on Tuesday 2nd December 2025. With an expected 100+ hampers to be delivered, if you’d like to assist the team, please let us know.

As a reminder, the Food Bank is located in the All Saints Church Vestry, accessible via Church Lane. It is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays between 1000-1100hrs to receive donations and delivering of food parcels. They can also be left in the rear porch of All Saints Church Nocton at any time.

Food bank this week

Operation Christmas Hamper starts collecting this week! Please see the separate post for details.

The All Saints Food Bank ‘Most Wanted List’:

Please ensure items are in date.

Toilet rolls
Long life semi skimmed milk
Washing up liquid
Washing tablets
Pasta - Fusilli and penne
Tinned fruit
Crisps
Toddler snacks/pouches
Dog food
Shower gel
Toothpaste
Biscuits
Free From items

Food bank - this week's requests

This week's foodbank requests. Thank you as always.

The ‘Most Wanted List’ looks like this:

Long life semi skimmed milk
Pasta
Tinned vegetables: carrots, peas, sweetcorn and potatoes
Toddler snacks
Shower gel
Toothpaste
Biscuits
Free From items

Food bank most needed list

Thank you as always to those who are able to support the food bank. We recognise that not everyone can.

The ‘Most Wanted List’ looks like this:

Size 8 pull ups
Washing up liquid
Washing tablets
Toilet rolls
Kitchen towels
Microwaveable rice
Tea, coffee and sugar
Tinned meats
Fray Bentos pies
Hot dogs
Tinned vegetables
Tinned soups
Cereals
Hygiene products including deodorant
Toothpaste & toothbrushes
Pasta and pasta sauces
Dog food
Cleaning materials - antibacterial wipes etc

Residents of the Cottage Care Home

Message from the Cottage Care Home:

 

Good afternoon. It's getting that time of year again. We are collecting for the holidays for those with us that may not have any next of kin or other circumstances beyond their control. The following list are things we are aware of and are not limited too. Please feel free to reach out for further information. Thank you in advance.

 

Womens:

Size 18 - Stretchy elasticated Petite trousers

Size 18 - Tops

Size 18 - Cardigans/Jumpers

Size 18 - full brief underpants

Size 18 – Night dresses

Size 18 – Vests/t-shirts

Size 28 – Dresses (t-shirt type)

Size 28 – Night dresses

Size 26 – Full brief underpants

Size 16 – trousers or jeans

Size 16 – tops

Size 16 – hoodies

Size 16 – full brief underpants

Size 16 – night dresses

Size 16 – dressing gowns

Size 14 – elasticated trousers

Size 14 – tops

Size 14 – full brief underpants

Size 14 – thick cardigans/jumpers

Size 14 – warm pyjamas

Size 14 – long sleeve vests/t-shirts

Size 12 – Thick cardigans/jumpers

Size 12 – long sleeve vests/t-shirts

Size 20 – Leggings

Size 20 – Full brief underpants

Thick anti-slip socks/slippers

Stretchy Socks

Fluffy socks

Toiletries

Slippers sizes from 6-8

 

Mens:

Large – Loungewear (shirts and trousers)

Large – Jumper or sweatshirts

Large – boxer briefs

XL – trousers

XL – shirts

XL – jumpers/cardigans

XL – boxer briefs

Large - T-shirts

9-12 thick anti-slip socks/slipper socks

electric razors

Stretchy Socks

Fluffy Socks

Toiletries

Slippers sizes 7-11

This week at the food bank

This week's food bank requests.

The ‘Most Wanted List’ looks like this:

Size 8 Pull Ups
Washing up liquid
Washing tablets
Toilet rolls
Kitchen towels
Microwaveable rice
Tea, coffee and sugar
Tinned meats
Fray Bentos pies
Hot dogs
Tinned vegetables
Tinned soups
Cereals
Hygiene products including deodorant
Toothpaste & toothbrushes
Pasta and pasta sauces
Dog food
Cleaning materials - antibacterial wipes etc

As a reminder, the Food Bank is located in the All Saints Church Vestry, accessible via Church Lane. It is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays between 1000-1100hrs to receive donations and delivering of food parcels. Donations may also be left at any time in the rear porch of All Saints Church Nocton.

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Requests from the food bank

From the food bank: Thank you all so very much

The ‘Most Wanted List’ looks like this:

Microwaveable rice
Tea, coffee and sugar
Tinned meats
Fray Bentos pies
Hot dogs
Tinned vegetables
Tinned soups
Cereals
Hygiene products including deodorant
Toothpaste & toothbrushes
Pasta and pasta sauces
Washing up liquid
Washing tablets
Dog food
Cleaning materials - antibacterial wipes etc

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Food bank

Thanks as always to those who are able to support the food bank. Donations can be left at any time in the rear porch at All Saints Church Nocton.

The ‘Most Wanted List’ looks like this:

Microwaveable rice
Tea and coffee
Tinned meats
Fray Bentos pies
Hot dogs
Tinned vegetables
Tinned soups
Cereals
Hygiene products including deodorant
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Pasta and pasta sauces
Toddler snacks
Washing up liquid
Washing tablets
Hot chocolate
Cleaning materials - antibacterial wipes etc

This week's food bank requests

Latest requests from the food bank. Thank you to all who support.

The ‘Most Wanted List’ looks like this:

Tea and coffee
Tinned meats
Fray Bentos pies
Hot dogs
Tinned vegetables
Tinned soups
Cereals
Hygiene products
Pasta and pasta sauces
Toddler snacks
Washing up liquid
Hot chocolate
Cleaning materials - antibacterial wipes etc

Food bank latest requests

Thank you, from all those who need the food bank's support.

The ‘Most Wanted List’ looks like this:

Tea and Coffee
Tinned meats
Tinned vegetables
Tinned soups
Hygiene products
Pasta and pasta sauces
Toddler snacks
Washing up liquid
Hot chocolate
Cleaning materials - antibacterial wipes etc

Food bank latest requests

The food bank latest requests. Thank you as always. Donations may be left in the rear porch of Nocton Church at any time.

The ‘Most Wanted List’ looks like this:

Tinned meats

Tinned vegetables

Tinned soups

Hygiene products

Toddler snacks

Washing up liquid

Hot chocolate

Cleaning materials - antibacterial wipes etc

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