A Christmas appeal is asking the public for its help in finding gifts for more than 800 people in six days. Mission Christmas says it is in desperate need for donations to ensure it can provide a gift for every child in south Wales.
It still has to find gifts for 812 who have applied, and is appealing to the public for its help, either through gift or cash donation, to help it reach its target.
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Margaret at Penclawdd Pharmacy with some of the gifts donated -Credit:Mission Christmas
A statement from organisers read: “Mission Christmas is here to make sure that children living in poverty can have a great Christmas. Some families were already struggling to make ends meet, and the current cost of living crisis has pushed even more into poverty. For so many people this year Christmas is a luxury they just can’t afford.
“If you, your staff or pupils would like to help and collect gifts for Mission Christmas that’s great! We’ll make sure they get to the big man in time for Christmas Eve. We’re looking for new and unwrapped gifts suitable for children and young people aged 0 to 18, and you can bring them to our Mission Christmas HQ or one of our local drop-off points. Go online to find out more, order gifts directly from our website or locate your nearest drop-off. Check out the rest of this pack for gift ideas and everything you need to know about donating and fundraising for Mission Christmas. Funds raised will be used to purchase gifts for age groups we’re struggling to help, and if we fulfil all applications anything left over will go to support the children who need it most in the New Year.”
People wishing to support Mission Christmas can donate at any B&M store in south Wales or Wickes Swansea and Cardiff or they can donate online via a gift list by clicking here, or donating cash by clicking here. Join our WhatsApp news community here for the latest breaking news. You will receive updates from us daily.