Bridport Round Table is hoping to raise £6,000 again this Christmas to ensure families in the town do not miss out.

Members have launched their Christmas Hamper Campaign for a second year as the effects of Covid continue to be felt, and the group wants to provide families who need it with a Christmas dinner.

A spokesman for Bridport Round Table said: "Last year, for the first time, we ran a campaign to raise money to make and deliver hampers to those who needed a little help at Christmas.

"The response was overwhelming. With you help we were able to raise over £6,000 and, working with our friends at St Mary's Church, delivered over 120 hampers to families in the local area.

"But, if we thought last year was tough, this year may be even harder. Covid has not gone away. People are still losing loved ones. And now many families are contending with lost jobs, furlough support removed, mounting heating bills, and rising prices.

"So, this year we're back! And we need your help to raise enough money to help even more families in our local community.

"Thank you for your help and as well as your support, please help us share this great cause."

Members will work with local schools, charities and social services to identify those families most in need, and every family on their list will receive a hamper, with enough food for a family of four, delivered to their door on December 23.

They will contain a turkey and all the trimmings - fresh and locally sourced - cheese, biscuits and chutney, Christmas pudding and a yule log, as well as sweets and chocolate.

Each hamper costs £40 and to donate, visit crowdfunder.co.uk

For more information, email [email protected]

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