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More Than 100 Isle Of Wight Families Receive Salvation Army Food Boxes

Lillian and Rodney Bean from the Salvation Army with Wightlink’s Arron Taylor and Wendy Hamm

More than 100 Isle of Wight families have received food boxes from the Salvation Army already this Christmas.

Wightlink also played a part in taking the gifts across the Solent, so they could be distributed across the Island last week.

The ferry firm agreed to support the charity and its work in supporting families in need this Christmas.

Captain Rodney Bean of the Salvation Army Isle of Wight Corps said:

“We have handed out our Christmas boxes for five years now, but it’ll be a little different this time,” he explains. “We will have plenty of seasonal treats, essential food and presents for the children but there won’t be any fresh produce as it would be difficult for our volunteers to pack them under COVID-19 restrictions.” 

The Islanders who will benefit have been all been nominated by local agencies working to support families. 

Wightlink Chief Executive Keith Greenfield added:

“The Salvation Army is dear to our heart and we were delighted to help them with their good work this Christmas".

Anyone who would like to add to the Salvation Army’s supplies can call 01983 526312.

You can arrange to take them along to the charity's headquarters in Pyle Street, Newport.

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