Maidenhead Bridge Rotary Delivers Festive Hampers to Local Families and Care Leavers

Maidenhead Bridge Rotary marked the festive season with a meaningful community initiative on Sunday 21st December 2025, bringing practical support and Christmas cheer to local families and young people who need it most.
 
This year, Rotary members packed and distributed 29 festive hampers, with 18 allocated to recent care leavers and 11 supporting families currently facing financial hardship. The project was delivered in partnership with Achieving for Children, ensuring the hampers reached individuals and families who would benefit most from this timely boost during the Christmas period.
 
Each hamper was thoughtfully put together by club members and filled with essential food items alongside extra festive touches. These included chocolate selection boxes for children, a dedicated gift for care leavers, a family card game, and seasonal favourites such as mince pies and other festive treats—all designed to offer both practical help and a sense of celebration.
 
“Christmas can be an especially challenging time for families and young people who are already facing uncertainty,” said Archana Nath, Club President of Maidenhead Bridge Rotary. “By working closely with Achieving for Children and with the incredible support of local businesses and our own members, we were able to provide not just food, but moments of comfort, kindness and festive joy. These hampers are a reminder that our community cares, and that no one should feel forgotten at Christmas.”
 
The initiative was made possible thanks to generous support from local businesses and the wider community. Maidenhead Bridge Rotary would like to thank MyWorkSpot for the use of their venue for the packing, Informatica Software Ltd, whose staff donated shoeboxes filled with gifts for children, and the staff and customers of Craft Coop Maidenhead, who contributed gifts for both children and care leavers through their popular Giving Tree Project.
 
A special thank you also goes to all Maidenhead Bridge Rotary members who gave their time to pack the hampers with care and compassion, demonstrating the club’s continued commitment to supporting the local community.
 
Maidenhead Bridge Rotary remains dedicated to making a positive difference locally, particularly at times of year when additional support can have the greatest impact.
 
For more information and to be kept up to date about other events organised by the club visit click here or contact Lisa Hunter on 07876 341334 or e-mail [email protected]
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