Hi folks Just thought we would give you an update We continue to open the office four days a week Monday to Thursday 9 to 1pm for the uplift of packs. In the last three months we have given out Starter Packs to 40 homes within these homes were 19 single people, 21 families including 39 children. It is quiet at the moment as there as no houses being made available for rent but as we come out of lockdown I am sure we will be very busy. We have been providing cleaning packs to those Shielding as these items are not included with the foods parcels they receive. These packs include Toilet Rolls, Soap Powder, Hand Wash, Toilet Cleaner, Bleach, Bathroom/Kitchen Cleaner. We are also working with Belville Community Garden providing pots, crockery, bedding etc., to those in need. |
Update
COVID 19 - UPDATE
COVID-19 Update
Due to the closure of churches and stay at home restrictions we are no longer receiving the regular monthly focus items donations. The demand for packs continues and may be more acute as financial impacts begin to hit across Inverclyde.
We are also not able to hold any funding raising events.
Simply text SPI followed by your donation amount to 70085.
For example
SPI 5 to 70085 to donate £5.00 SPI 10 to 70085 to donate £10.00 SPI 20 to 70085 donate £20.00
After your donation text is received, you will be sent a text request to GIFTAID your donation which generates a further 25p from HMRC for each £1 donated to Starter Packs Inverclyde.
Thank you for your continued support.
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UPDATE
Hi folks, With the situation at present we will be operating on a reduced service. The depot will be open Monday to Thursday 9 to 1pm. if anything changes we will let you know. To keep everyone safe we will not be taking donations at the moment, however we still need to maintain our service. We are looking to put a donate button on our Facebook/ Website in the coming weeks, if you are able to donate cash instead of goods. Thank you for your support. Keep safe. |
Monthly Focus for February
The monthly focus for February is Ladies Shampoo, Deodorant, Toothbrush, Toothpaste and Face Cloths. In January we gave out Starter Packs to 30 homes, within these homes were 17 single people, 13 families including 23 children. Items in short supply, we are always looking for good quality second hand double duvet covers and sheets. Thanks to all for your continued support. |
Coffee Morning reminder
Hi folks, We are holding a fundraising Coffee Morning and Bric a Brac sale at St. Mary's Church Hall, Houston Street, Greenock on Tuesday 26th November from10am to 12 noon. Tickets cost £2.00 and can be purchased at the door. Any donations of home-baking and raffle prizes would be greatly appreciated. |
Appeal - Christmas is coming
Hi Folks, In the run up to Christmas we are looking for gifts of selection boxes, chocolates and biscuits as wall as hats, scarves and gloves to add to the packs going out in December. |
October Statistics
The number of Starter Packs given out in October was 41 homes, 26 single people, 15 families including 22 children. |
Monthly Focus November
Hi Folks, The monthly focus for November is Washing up Liquid, Bathroom/Kitchen Cleaner and Tea Towels. Items in short supply double duvet covers, double sheets. |
Donation from Old Gourock and Ashton Parish Church
We would like to say a huge thanks to Old Gourock and Ashton Parish Church for their kind donation of goods that will go into our packs together with £110.00. We really appreciate the ongoing support from local churches, this is very much appreciate and is of great help in allowing us to help those in need. |
Donation - from River Clyde Homes Staff
We would like to say a huge thank to the Staff at River Clyde Homes for their kind donation of £200.00 towards the work of Starter Packs Inverclyde. We will use this money to purchase items that are in short supply. |
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