Friday 17-11-2017 - 15:06

This November till December 8th I’m running a donation appeal to aid Help the Homeless Glasgow, and re-running our Santa Sacks challenge.

 

The Santa Sacks challenge originated initially from the closure of a food bank in Glasgow. It will be held in friendly competition with Glasgow University's Student Associations and Strathclyde University's Union - and last year we won!

 

Santa Sack donations will be given to the elderly in the communities around Glasgow as research from the Trussell Trust indicate that they are less likely to make use of foodbanks. With regards to Help the Homeless Glasgow – all donations will help those impacted by homelessness in the city centre.

 

Even just a tin of soup, or a pair of gloves could make a huge difference to people’s lives; so please consider picking up a few extra items in your next shop, and be a part of something Bigger this Christmas.

 

Here is a handy list of the types of things to donate:

Help the Homeless Glasgow

• Hats
• Scarves
• Gloves
• Deodorant
• Chocolate Treats
• Sanitary products
• New underwear
• Toiletries
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrushes
• Blankets

Santa Sacks Appeal

• Instant porridge
• Breakfast cereal
• Jam
• Marmalade
• Honey
• Tinned fruit
• Long life milk
• Dried milk
• Tea
• Coffee
• Sugar
• Diluting juice
• Lucozade. 
• Tins of:
  • meat/fish
  • small steak pies
  • vegetables (peas, carrots, mixed veg)
  • baked beans.
• Christmas treats: Christmas cake, christmas pudding, mince pies, shortbread, jam roll, biscuits, sweeties, chocolate.
   

Donations can be brought to NH212; and for more information please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me at VP.GSBS@GCUStudents.co.uk.

Rachel Simpson
Vice President GSBS