We provided Starter Packs to 423 homes, including 286 single people, 137 families including 239 children.

March of this year was one of the busiest months on record providing Starter Packs to 47 homes, including in these homes were 26 single people, 21 families including 33 children.

Items in short supply, children's shampoo, shower gel/bubble bath, sponges and adult shampoo, deodorant.

Last year we gave out Starter Packs to 403 homes, 273 single people, 130 families including 227 children

Monthly Focus for:-

January  -  Tea Bags, Hand Wash, Adult Toothbrush and Toothpaste

February - Bathroom/Kitchen Cleaner, Tea Towels and Soap Powder

As part of the YPI, Emma, Amy, Isla and Georgia from St Columba's High School gave a great presentation on the work of Starter Packs and convinced judges to award £3,000 to the Project. The money will be

used to purchase items that make up a Starter Pack. We would like to say a huge thanks to you all.

Monthly Focus for December

Toilet Roll, Kitchen Roll, Cleaning Cloths, Washing Up Liquid.

Items in short supply, Toothpaste, Deodorant and Face Cloths

Thanks to all who attended and helped out at our recent Coffee Morning. The total raised on the day was an amazing £691.83. We would also like to thank Amy, Emma, Isla and Georgia from St. Columba's High School who

came along to help on the day and for the £89.65 they raised for us at a recent cake sale they held at school.

We would like to say a huge thanks to the Co-op and their customers for raising an amazing £3,682.93. This money will be used to purchase nice new bedding for children moving into a new home

after a period of homelessness.  Thanks again.

Reminder we are holding a funding raising Coffee Morning and Bric a Brac sale on Tuesday 28th November at St Mary's Church Hall, Houston St, Greenock from 10am to 12 noon.

Tickets priced at £2.00 and can be purchased at the door.

Donations of home baking and raffle prizes would be greatly appreciated.