Burgess Hill's Christmas Hamper Project is launched for 2026

Led by Burgess Hill Town Council, the Christmas Hamper Project sees local organisations rallying together to lend a helping hand to local families and individuals in need.

A partnership of local groups co-ordinated by Burgess Hill Town Council include: Burgess Hill Community Food Bank, Burgess Hill Youth, Burgess Hill District Lions Club, Burgess Hill Rotary and The King's Church Mid-Sussex, is calling on local businesses, schools, churches, and community members to collect essential food items to create Christmas Food Hampers.  These hampers will be delivered to approximately 260 families and individuals in the Burgess Hill area just in time for Christmas.

Burgess Hill District Lions President, John Todd said “Burgess Hill District Lions have great pleasure in contributing  once again towards this invaluable project, which they have been involved in from the beginning, to help those within our community who are facing hardship with the ever rising cost of living. This initiative brings a little cheer and festivity to what could be a bleak time.”

A representative from Burgess Hill Community Food Bank stated “Burgess Hill Community Foodbank are pleased to be involved in this great initiative to help those in our community who are struggling by providing some basic and Christmas food.”

A representative from The Kings Church, hosts of the project said “It’s a real privilege for The King’s Church Mid-Sussex to be part of the Christmas Hamper Project again this year. We’re delighted to partner with other local organisations to support families and bring hope and joy to our community this Christmas.”

The organising group are especially grateful for the support of local business Steve Willis Training who have kindly agreed to sponsor the hamper boxes for next three years.  This had placed a significant financial burden on the project and this generosity will secure the projects future until 2029.

Steve Willis said:  "The Christmas Hamper project is such an important initiative and gives Steve Willis Training Centres a great opportunity to support our local community.  With the cost-of-living crisis and many families living on low incomes, this is a great way to bring joy to those who need it most.  We are committed to continuing our contribution to this very worthy cause  and are pleased to help make Christmas celebrations a little more enjoyable for these families."

The project team also extends its thanks to Mid Sussex District Council who have contributed towards the cost of the food for the project.

If you would like to contribute a food donation you can find more information on how to help by visiting the Town Council website https://www.burgesshill.gov.uk/town-community/christmas-hamper-project/