Tesco Community Grant for Local Project

By Alex Sanderson (Food Parcels Project Team)

Today we would all like to say a huge thank you to everyone who used their blue to tokens and voted for the local food parcels project at Tesco last year.  We are  absolutely delighted to announce that we have now received a Tesco Community Grant of £1000, which will fund 3-6 weeks of much needed food parcel items for local families facing difficult times. Thanks must also go to Tesco and their team who make this all possible.

Every wondered what our weekly shop looks like? Have a look at this photo—this is a fairly typical week, depending on how many families we are supporting. (Usually 20-30 families every week)

If you missed your chance to vote and would like to donate, why not donate online? We have a ‘Give a Little’ fundraising page hosted by St Mary’s where you can even add Gift Aid if you are a tax payer. Of if you prefer to donate food items, why not fill a bag this Lent, one item per day? Contact us for the online giving link or for a list of suggested items Text or call: 07730 609446.

We hugely appreciate your support, as do all our  volunteers and the local families who have benefited from the parcels in their time of need. Our project is only possible thanks to your donations and grants. Your help makes all the difference!  Thank You!

Find out more online about community grants: #CommunityGrants @groundworkuk www.tesco.com/communitygrants

Cast your Votes at the Co-op to support Food Projects at The Chapel!

By Alex Sanderson (Chapel Project Manager)

As most locals will already know, the Chapel Project on Wharf Rd is all about sharing Christ’s love through creativity, hospitality and worship. We welcome everyone, of all faiths and none. The Chapel is a joint initiative between the Hants Surrey Border Methodist Circuit, and St Marys Church in Ash Vale (more on our website here: www.ashvalechapel.com and Facebook @ashvalechapel). Now you can help us do more in 2022, through the Co-op ‘Local Causes’ scheme! https://www.coop.co.uk/local-causes

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Virtual Harvest Festival

Virtual Harvest Festival! 4th Oct
How to you celebrate Harvest Festival in 2020? Well, you can choose! Come to church and social distance on Sunday 4th Oct in person (remember your mask!) or you can zoom in instead!

We are passing on our donations this year to the local Coronavirus Support Team who we are partnering with to provide food parcels to local families. They are delivering 40 parcels a week currently. We would hugely appreciate donations of store cupboard items.

Think about what you’d like to receive if you needed a parcel…
Pasta / rice / flour / smash / noodles
Tinned toms / pasta sauce / beans
Tea / coffee / sugar / hot chocolate
Crisps, sweets and treats
Uht milk & cereal
Instant food for those with just a kettle (mugshots, pot noodle, etc)
Tinned fruit & veg
Tuna / corned beef / tinned curry…
Things that work for packed lunches…
One pot meals
Tins of soup

I’m sure you can think of more!
May God bless you richly this season and thank you for your generous support.

If you’re zooming in and want to donate you can bring items to church on Tuesday or Wednesday when the office is open or for ‘contact free’ you can drop items off on the church steps and text us on 07730609446 to let us know. Thank You!

If you are local and struggling to feed your family please speak to us. We will do whatever we can to help.

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