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April 4th 2022

Collection week 4^th – 8^th April 2022

Dear Parents and Carers,

Demand for food banks has increased exponentially over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Trussell Trust, one of the UK’s largest food bank charities, reported that in 2020/21 they provided over 2.5 million three-day emergency food supplies and support to people in the UK; with over 980,000 of those supplies going to children.

To support our local community, over the Easter break we are taking part a collection of food, toiletries and clothes. All items collected will then be delivered to Storehouse, our local food bank in Trowbridge.

We are organising both a food bank and clothes bank appeal running from Monday 4^th April to Friday 8^th April. We are asking for each of our families to donate an item to support to the appeal if possible. To best support our community, we have spoken with Storehouse, and have confirmed that the below items are most in need at the moment:

Any clothes that are clean – Any sizes
Long life semi skimmed milk
Fruit squash concentrate
Cartons of long life fruit juice
Tea bags
Instant coffee
Dried milk
Long life sponge puddings

Tinned fruit in juice
Deodorant
Plain rice
Tinned soup
Tinned vegetables
Tinned tuna
Jars of pasta sauce
Instant noodles (e.g., Pot Noodle)
Toilet rolls
Shampoo
Toothbrushes

Instant rice (e.g., Ben’s Original)
Instant pasta (e.g., Mug Shot)
Instant mashed potato
Tinned rice pudding
Jam
Biscuits
Conditioner
Shower gel
Nappies (size 4, 5 or 6)

While these items are in high demand, any and all donations will be greatly appreciated and make a big difference to a family in Trowbridge. We do ask that any items are not fresh, frozen or dairy and are well within their use by date.

A drop off point has also been set up in Reception if you have larger collections – we will gratefully receive black bags if you are having a clear out. Students may also leave donations in their tutor rooms.

Thank you so much for your support.

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