Just before the Easter school break, staff members from The King’s Arms Petersfield Youth Project prepared food hampers to support 25 young people and their families during these difficult times.
A further 13 siblings and approximately 57 adults were also supported, for an estimated total of 95 people.
The Petersfield food bank generously donated an entire van load of non-perishable food, household items, and personal care supplies, and donated two food vouchers for food stalls on Petersfield Market and a handwritten postcard for each young person.
And non-perishable and perishable items were paid for by The Hampshire Young Carers Alliance and local private trusts.
On ‘Hamper Day’, King’s Arms staff, trustees and volunteers took over the courtyard and kitchen of their new youth centre in Dragon Street to organise the provisions.
After methodically sorting the items into 25 sets, each with several carrier bags full and a box wrapped in a beautiful red ribbon, the hampers were loaded into vehicles and distributed.
A spokesman said: “Each delivery allowed King’s Arms staff to talk to the young people or a member of their household, reinforcing our support and re-engaging with them during these difficult times. Many thanks to everyone involved.”