Reverse Advent Calendar

A few years ago  I read about the Reverse Advent Calendar over at Tired but Crafty Mummy. The short version is, for every day in December you get a non perishable grocery item and put it in a box, and then donate it before Christmas. I havedone this annually since, and usually give it to a food pantry, however you could also approach refuges (Women's, men's or refugee centres) or with the flooding, possibly evacuated communities. Take your pick. This year I'm considering just unloading it in a street pantry, a number of which popped up near me during lockdown. There are so many people doing it tough this year.




I'm using the Food Pantry's web page suggestions of what to collect.
"We welcome all non-perishable pantry items that are in-date and personal hygiene and household items. A few key items include;

• Deodorant, soap and body wash
• Shampoo, conditioner and sanitarian items
• Baby wipes and nappies
• Dish washing liquid and detergent
• Canned fruit, vegetable, soup and fish
• Noodles, pasta, and rice
• Baked beans and spaghetti
• Baby food and formula

Please don’t feel limited to our suggestions – we accept non-perishable food, alcohol-free and tobacco-free donations."

So for now, when at the shops, I'm checking the specials and chucking a few extra items in the trolley...

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