The great initiative by Judith Smith, Margot Eagle and Mike Perring in East Hatley and Caroline Drake In Hatley St George to collect items for the food bank in Gamlingay has another outing…

Sunday, 13th December from 11.00 am.

They say “We called it ‘Leave a tin on your drive’ to convey a simple message: if every house in East Hatley and Hatley St George puts out something, it will amount to over 80 items of support those in need locally.

“If you can spare a tin, a non-perishable item or personal care item, please leave it at the end of your drive. We will collect and deliver them to Gamlingay for their food bank to help local people in need.

“No contribution is too small. We know how difficult this winter could be – any contribution is very gratefully received. Thank you.”

The Gamlingay Food Project is located at the Almshouse Chapel and has been set up by the two churches in Gamlingay – St Mary’s (C of E) and the Baptist Church.

Currently needed are…

• Cereals
• Tins of…
• • Baked beans
  • Cold meats
  • Custard or rice pudding
  • Fruit
  • Pasta
  • Pasta sauce
  • Tuna
  • Veg – potatoes, carrots, sweetcorn, peas

As well as things like…

• Tea
• Coffee
• Squash
• UHT milk
• Rice
• Cereals
• …and any other non-perishable items such as toothpaste, tissues, toilet rolls, sanitary towels, washing up liquid.

_{Post created 7th December 2022; updated 5th November 2026.}