Christmas is full of traditions, and for the past few years Christmas hampers have been part of our festive season at GL11 Community Hub. This year, however, we're choosing to do things a little differently.
We won’t be doing hampers as we have done previously. We know this may be disappointing for some and so we wanted to let you know why. In a season that can so often become focused on buying and giving things, we want to spend our time and resources on what we believe this season is about.
For us, Christmas is about sharing good food, spending time with friends and neighbours, and bringing warmth, light, and community into the darkest time of the year. With that in mind, this year we'll be continuing our regular activities right up until we close for Christmas, alongside a range of free and affordable events, meals, workshops, and social spaces for everyone to enjoy.
We know that some people may be disappointed not to see the Christmas hampers return, and we completely understand that. We know that Christmas can bring extra financial pressures, which is why our Cost of Living support will continue throughout the season. We’ll be expanding our Community Pantry offer during the final two weeks before Christmas to help people access affordable food and essentials at a particularly expensive time of year.
We look forward to sharing a season of connection, celebration, and togetherness with you all.
