Business challenges Northampton to fill an entire shipping container with donations before Christmas
Organisers hope the challenge will demonstrate what Northampton can achieve when local businesses, charities and residents come together to support their community
Businesses, charities and residents across Northampton are being challenged to fill an entire shipping container with donations to help people in need this Christmas.
Store Secure 365, supported by Brackmills Business Improvement District (BID), is launching an ambitious festive appeal called A Container Full of Hope This Christmas on Thursday, November 12.
The campaign aims to support Northampton Hope Centre and Northampton Health Charity, helping people facing homelessness, poverty and hardship, alongside patients spending Christmas in hospital.
Organisers hope to fill an entire storage container with donations before Christmas, with businesses, schools, community groups and residents all encouraged to contribute.
Several organisations have already pledged their support, including Brackmills BID, The Salvation Army, Wootton Coffee Shop, Nourish Northampton and Decathlon.
The appeal is collecting tinned goods and non-perishable food, new toys and gifts for children and young people aged up to 17, alongside new unbranded clothing, sleeping bags and coats.
The campaign will officially launch at Store Secure 365, 45b Caswell Road, Brackmills, Northampton, at 11am on Thursday.
The Rapid Relief Team will also support the launch, providing refreshments for those attending.
Public donation drop-offs will begin on Thursday, November 12, between 11am and 3pm, and continue every Thursday in the run-up to Christmas.
Organisers hope the challenge will demonstrate what Northampton can achieve when local businesses, charities and residents come together to support their community.