Elderpark doubles festive food giftbags thanks to generous suppliers
The association managed to double the number of goodie bags it could donate thanks to its suppliers.
Elderpark Housing has pulled a cracker of a surprise with its Christmas food four-day giveaway for tenants.
The association hmanaged to double its number of festive food giftbags for tenants, from 300 to 600, thanks to support from its suppliers.
This week, Elderpark said it had been “overwhelmed” by support from its contractors who have supported the initiative.
The Christmas Giveaway is the result of a link-up between Elderpark Housing, charity Urban Roots and the association’s technology supplier, CX-Feedback.
Parcels containing non-perishable food items are being distributed, with the aim of helping with the cost of living at this most expensive time of the year. Tenants have been encouraged to come to the Dig In community shop in Govan’s Crossloan Road, and the last day of the giftbag giveaway is tomorrow (23 December) from 14:00 to 16:00.
Elderpark Housing identified tenants on its housing list considered to be ideal recipients for these giftbags in addition to those who turned up at the shop on the understanding that they were issued on a first come, first served basis. People who sought the help of the association’s fuel adviser were also included. Staff from Elderpark Housing have signed up to help with the distribution of the parcels on all four days.
Jonathan Giddings-Reid, Elderpark’s Regeneration Officer, said: “We have been deeply impressed by the willingness of our suppliers to get on board and help us distribute even more food parcels than we had originally planned. Their contributions have doubled the number of people we have been able to help from 300 to 600. It is the perfect early Christmas present.”
In addition to CX-Feedback, support has come from Morgan Hunt, Consult Lifts, Regency Glazing, Sound Service, Bradley Environmental, DMI Fire and Security and Argon Technical.