WINTER NEWSLETTER 2011
HARVEST 2011 ‘It’s another Harvest festival, when we bring our fruit and vegetables, with a Samba celebration to say thank you to God the Father...’ If you are unfamiliar with this catchy samba, please ask your nearest school-aged child. But, be warned, it will get stuck in your head. Following dozens of talks in local schools this Harvest, we’re all singing it here at the WNHT office! Photo credit - Simon Jacobs
In spite of rising food prices and a difficult economic situation, we have received more donations this Harvest than ever before – truly remarkable. A huge THANK YOU to the 146 schools, churches, synagogues, businesses and community groups who have donated food and toiletries. We have received a staggering £53,000 worth of produce, which will enable us to feed over 600 homeless and vulnerable people over the next year at our day centre, houses and hostels. All together now: “It’s another Harvest festival, when we bring our fruit and vegetables…” do dah do…
DONORS 146 schools, churches, synagogues, businesses and community groups
VOLUNTEERS 16 drivers, 14 speakers, 61 sorters and one amazing warehouse co-ordinator!
TALKS We had the privilege of sharing about the work of WNHT with almost 10,000 people at 64 Harvest festivals and assemblies.
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VOLUNTEER Profile
Remembering Janet
We catch up with Chris, who recently took on the challenge of cycling from Lands End to John o’ Groats.
Meet Ivy and Ray, our quality control team for our toy and games donations!
A memorial plaque in memory of Janet Hosier is revealed at a special ceremony.