This year Pathways of Chesterfield is launching a Christmas Rucksack Appeal.

Like a shoebox appeal, that we all know and love, we’d like for people to fill a rucksack with some useful goodies and treats so we can give them out as Christmas presents to the people we work with, who are homeless.

Rucksacks are a hot commodity at Pathways and are always in demand. People who are rough sleeping have to carry their whole world around with them. A new rucksack for Christmas, along with the goodies inside, will be the perfect gift this Christmas.

Suggested items you may wish to put in your rucksack:

  • Socks
  • Hat
  • Gloves
  • Scarf
  • Torch (and batteries)
  • Flask/Thermal mug
  • Toiletries
  • Hand warmers
  • Gift card for Greggs/Costa/Tesco
  • Lunchbox style snacks- must be none perishable and alcohol free.
  • Sleeping bag

 

Please label the bag as being for a Man, Woman or Unisex.

Rucksacks can then be dropped off at 106 Saltergate any weekday between 9.30am and 4pm.