We wish for Christmas to feel special
for everyone in our community and have come together
to make Christmas boxes for people in Ryedale
We are called the 12 Days of Christmas Boxes because:
each box is filled with 12 items/gifts
&
traditionally the 12th day of Christmas was when gifts were given
Key dates for Boxes:
From the 1st October
empty boxes and instructions can be picked up.
All completed boxes need to be returned by the 15th November at the latest.
Click below to find out your closest pick-up and drop off place :
You can help by :
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making up a whole box
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teaming up as a school, business or organisation.
(see the link below for options)
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support us with a money donation
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Organisations / businesses wanting to become involved
We're a group of volunteers in Ryedale, North Yorkshire who have come together to organise the making of Christmas boxes for people in our community. Although we are independent, we have partnered with Ryedale Community Foodbank, whose volunteers distribute the boxes to people on their list.
2024 is the third year we are running the appeal and the response of people in Ryedale has been truly heartwarming. This year we are aiming to make 600 boxes for adults and children, which will hopefully help make Christmas feel special for everyone. We feel passionate about making our community a welcoming place for everybody and making the boxes is just a little piece in the jigsaw of Ryedale's thriving community. Ever-increasing research highlights that being part of a supportive community is one of the most important outcome indicators in terms of physical and emotional health, longevity, prosperity and a general sense of wellbeing and happiness.
We are looking forwards to partner with everyone in Ryedale and all contributions are most welcome, however large or small.