We invite you to join us in raising vital donations for people in crisis this Advent and Christmas.
From the 27th November additional donation points will be set up around the Cathedral, aiming to bring in over 250kg of donations for Chichester District Foodbank.
Currently marking its tenth anniversary, the Foodbank is a project founded by local churches and community groups, working together towards stopping hunger in the Chichester district.
Maggie Saffery is part of the team at the Foodbank, and also an active member of the Cathedral community. She explained: "For the first time in ten years the Foodbank is running out of food. We are experiencing hungry people: children and adults coming to the Distribution Centre. Many have turned off their power, so great is the fear that they will not be able to pay their rent. For these we pack parcels with cold food. For others, kettles are the only source of heat but add little to the culinary possibilities.
The majority of Foodbank users are in work, some even have more than one job; wages are low and the cost of living is skyrocketing. We regularly see junior nurses and teachers. On Friday 28th October we provided food for fifty people: one of the children said 'thank you, now our mum can have a cup of tea'."
Maggie continues: "250kg of food donations would be wonderful, to exceed the target would be miraculous. The Cathedral has had a presence in the City for 950 years: let it shine as a beacon of generous and loving concern this Christmas."
The Cathedral's Canon Chancellor, The Reverend Dr Daniel Inman, said: "Through our new Vision we are seeking to build a community in love, compassion and hospitality- encouraging each other to step out in faith and hope. We have enjoyed a long relationship with the Foodbank, and invite others to join us in building up those who are in crisis."
To make your donation, visit the Cathedral and find one of our donation points.
