The Gift of Giving - A New Tradition…

The festive period is all about traditions. If you’re looking for a new family tradition, that’s not only fun, teaches your family the importance of helping others, and incorporating the NHS initiative of the 5 Ways to Wellbeing of giving at Christmas.

Christmas is a busy time of year for many organisations. There is an estimated 45% increase in demand for emergency food parcels in the two weeks leading up to Christmas each year. This is where a reverse advent calendar can help.

What is the reverse advent calendar?

The concept is simple: the reverse advent calendar works differently by using the late days in November or early December to add one non-perishable food item or hygiene product a day ready to give to a local foodbank or charity shop in time for Christmas week. At the end of advent, the box will result in a collection of 25 goods, this means instead of opening something for advent, you are giving something back to the community every day.

For a list of local food banks please visit The Trussell Trust