Guernsey’s football family is joining forces to help tackle Christmas hardship, as Victoria Park prepares to kick off its second annual Food Bank Appeal on Saturday 14 November.
Building on the success of last year’s inaugural campaign, Victoria Park, Guernsey FA, Guernsey FC and Aztech Soccer are urging islanders, businesses, schools and community groups to get behind the initiative and help put some festive cheer on the table for families in need.
Hayley Vance, Victoria Park Events Co-ordinator and Campaign Manager, said: “We were absolutely overwhelmed by the generosity of islanders last Christmas.
To be able to provide 86 food hampers to local families in our very first year was a fantastic achievement, and something everyone involved can be incredibly proud of.
“Christmas is a time for giving, but we also recognise that it can be an especially challenging time for families who are struggling to make ends meet.
Our aim is to help ease some of that pressure and ensure as many families as possible can enjoy a little festive cheer. We’d love to make this year’s appeal even more successful.”
A spokesperson for the States of Guernsey’s Family Support Services said: “The generosity shown by our island community through last year’s appeal made a real difference to the families who received support, helping to ease some of those pressures and bring a little extra joy at Christmas.
“We’re delighted to see Victoria Park and Guernsey’s football family coming together once again for this wonderful initiative.
“Every donation, no matter how small, can make a meaningful difference, and we’d encourage islanders to give whatever they can to help make Christmas a little brighter for families in need.”
Islanders are invited to donate non-perishable food items at designated collection points at the Guernsey FA offices and Victoria Park between Saturday 14 November and Saturday 5 December.
