Come and See What a Gift Day was held at Better Gym, Eltham Leisure Centre in the Royal borough of Greenwich on Wednesday 10th December.
A first time pop up at this location with new clothing, toys and gifts so that parents who celebrate the festive season can put away in advance. Also for those parents who have children's birthdays coming up soon could do the same.
With a massive thank you to our core donators with customers from Lidl for the toys and gifts. And to Chris at Sainsbury's Kidbrook fo all these extra donations. Additional Sainsbury's included Dulwich, New Cross and Elephant & Castle for a wide variety of essential resources.
This event is all about responding to people with what do they need. All for free, just Come and See.
With a fantastic turnout that led to over 75 adults and children being impacted within households including pets too.
Attendees were able to register for more free events, and get access to supportive services. Local parents, individuals and gym visitors/members received access to free refreshments and an array of free resources to pick up. From non perishables, fruits, snacks, toiletries, baby essentials, pet food, new adult and children's clothing, toys and gifts.
People could not believe all the items were free and brand new. The donation variety and amount available, especially all the extra supportive services available to help narrate a person out of their need and help get back on their feet. Both beneficiaries and visitors passing through to pick up information all thought this was an amazing and well needed initiative in the community.
A special thank to Sophie, the Manager of Better Gyms, Eltham Leisure Centre, for opening the door to us.
Grateful that we are able to host within a fitness, health and wellbeing environment to inspire households and people to make it part of their lifestyle.
The good news is that the left over donations went to our next event in Lewisham 2 days later.
The final outcome is the mutual agreement that the only way is up, and building back sustainably to help communities thrive is where it is going.
Be part of Come and See, it is free!