Homelessness charity looking to harvest food donations
A homelessness charity that operates across the East Riding has launched an appeal for donations of food and household items.
Emmaus Hull and East Riding started the drive to support people at its residential community home in Hull.
For its annual Harvest Festival Appeal, Emmaus is appealing for non-perishable food items and household essentials to replenish its kitchen cupboards and community stores. The charity needs donations of cereals, pasta, rice, tinned food, tea bags and coffee, along with toiletries, personal hygiene items and cleaning products.
Emmaus Hull and East Riding provides a home, tailored su pport, training and work opportunities to people who have experienced homelessness.
The Orchard is the charity’s residential community in Hull which is home for up to 30 people at any one time.
Stephanie Dixon, director of Emmaus Hull and East Riding, said: “If you count together breakfasts, lunches and dinners, our charity provides more than 30,000 meals a year to our Emmaus residents.
“The annual Harvest Festival Appeal is a great opportunity to support our charity and directly benefit the people we serve. We are extremely grateful for all the items we receive and very much welcome individuals, groups, schools and businesses collecting donations on our behalf.”
People supported at the Emmaus community in Hull are provided with opportunities to gain skills, training, confidence, and new experiences. In addition to their residential community, the charity also delivers an outreach service in the East Riding, providing direct support to people who are currently homeless.
Visit https://emmaus.org.uk/hull/support-us/ to find out more and support the Emmaus Hull & East Riding appeal.