Charity Giving Tree

We are once again giving our generous shoppers the opportunity to purchase a gift for the children of local families who use Hastings Foodbank

If you would like to get involved then simply:

* Select a tag from the trees in the main mall outside M&S

* Purchase a suitable gift (new, not perishable, unwrapped)

* Take the gift to Kids Stuff Hastings who are kindly hosting the donation point.

Cheryl Carey, Hastings Foodbank Co-Manager, said: ‘Christmas is a difficult time if you are struggling to make ends meet. Families suffer anxiety and guilt at not being able to give their children a present at Christmas even though they are struggling to pay their bills and eat.’

‘Thank you Priory Meadow shoppers for helping support those in our community who are finding it particularly difficult right now.’ She added.

We have a special request this year. Shoppers tend to gravitate towards the gifts for babies and younger children, so we would like to make a special request for donations for pre-teens and teenagers. Ideas include books, toiletries, make-up, accessories, stationary and gift vouchers.