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Jan 2023

Last Updated: 09/01/2023

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Ripon Salvation Army appeal helped hundreds across the Harrogate district

by Tim Flanagan

| 10 Jan, 2023

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More than 500 bags of food and gifts were distributed to families across the Harrogate district after an annual Christmas appeal run by the Salvation Army in Ripon.

Each year the church and charity takes part in the nationwide Salvation Army appeal, which provides food and festive gifts anonymously to people recommended by agencies in the community.

Church leader Pat Clark said:

"This year, with the cost of living crisis, we faced a tsunami of need and we would like to say a big thank you on behalf of all the families supported by the appeal."

Approximately 250 bags of gifts and 300 bags of food were provided, with each family member receiving a main present, chocolates and several small gifts. The food bags contained basic non-perishable foodstuffs and festive goods - mince pies, cake and puddings.

Ms Clark said:

"The huge effort was only made possible through the work of volunteer packers and sorters, donations from the public and other churches , schools and businesses.

"Planning for next Christmas is already underway, as arrangements have to be made to store cans and packets of food ready for the huge demand in December."

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