Steve joined Rev Dawn Carn on the morning of Monday 22nd September to distribute the brown bags, which they hope townsfolk will fill with basic groceries in the coming weeks, to businesses around Alresford.
"It's a really simple but effective idea," said Rev Dawn. "Each carrier bag comes complete with a shopping list of foodstuffs and cleaning materials, which we are asking people to fill and these donations will then be passed on to Basics Bank, Winchester Nightshelter and Christian Kitchen. Ideally we would like the bags returned to the church during Saturday 27th September but we are very happy to provide a collection service."
Steve Brine said: "Alresford is such a generous community and I know last year's Brown Bag appeal managed to do so much to help these local charities which really need our help. I hope we can double that effort this year. We are asking everyone to take a look in their kitchen cupboards this Harvest time for things like a tin of soup, a bag of flour, or a packet of biscuits, which will then be passed on to those who really need our help."
The Methodist Church, in Jacklyns Lane, Alresford, is inviting people to visit on Saturday 27th September to return their bags. Doors will be open from 9.30 -12.30am for refreshments and a chance to view some of the scarecrows scattered around the town.
Pictured; Winchester & Alresford MP Steve Brine and Rev Dawn Carn with the team from Soles Butchers as they distributed brown bags and shopping lists around the town
More information ...
To claim your Brown Bag and appeal Shopping List contact Rev Dawn Carn on 01962 735278 or email [email protected].