Boxing clever to support local families in need
In what has proved to be a very difficult year for many people, corrugated packaging manufacturer Durham Box has once again been supporting Feeding Families.
The company has donated Christmas hamper boxes and a large quantity of dump bins, designed and printed free of charge.
The North East charity delivers food all year round to families in food poverty.
Since April this year, it has delivered more than 80,000 meals across the region, covering Sunderland, County Durham, Newcastle, Northumberland and Teesside.
For this Christmas, Durham Box has provided 7,000 hamper boxes, compared to 3,000 boxes supplied in 2019. As in previous years, it has also donated food.
Dan Morris, Durham Box’s managing director, said: “We are delighted to be supporting our chosen charity Feeding Families again this year.
“For those who are struggling in food poverty across the region, this year has been particularly challenging for many families.
“We’re glad that we can make a difference with our donations.”
“Feeding Families is facing its biggest challenge this Christmas,” said CEO Juliet Sanders.
“Once again, Durham Box has been hugely supportive with its supply of boxes and this year also dump bins.
“With dump bins placed in shops, businesses and schools from Berwick to Middlesbrough, we need them filled so that no family goes without this year.
“If you are in the area, see if you can spot one or go to our website – www.feedingfamilies.org.uk – to find out where your nearest one is.”
Durham Box is a familyowned business.