The trio visited The Arc to collect the packages for selected families in the Westcliff areas, delivering them with the staff from Ongo.
With donations from Tesco Express Westcliff, 2 Sisters Food Group, Co-op, Taylor’s Family Butchers, Westcliff Community Association, the Ongo UK Christmas fund (Cash for Kids Mission Christmas) and Scunthorpe United, the packages will provide that little extra support at a difficult time of the year, even more so following a tough few months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In total, 110 people in the local community have been helped as part of the scheme.
A number of families spoke following their donation. Lesley said: “Just had Ongo and Scunthorpe United players deliver Bredon and I a Christmas hamper full of presents and chocolates. Feeling overwhelmed I started to cry thank you so much.”
Emma said: “It’s so lovely, thank you to everybody involved.”
Kelly said: “I got my hamper delivered from The Arc and Scunthorpe United, thank you so much it’s a great surprise.”