Staff at The Wilkins Group have been delivering hundreds of hampers to vulnerable people.
The Colwick-based business has put together 250 festive care packaging full of winter essentials to help users of local homeless shelters, and other vulnerable people, get through the winter months.
The latest packs contain a hat, gloves, thermal socks, toiletries including shower gel, toothpaste and a toothbrush, and snacks. Among those set to benefit are users of Emmanuel House, Framework, The Friary, Men`s Complex Needs, Women`s Complex Needs, Hughendon Lodge, Nottingham Nightstop, The Arches and SOTA Sneinton Hermitage.
Justin Wilkins, sales and marketing director at Wilkins Group, said: [There`s no doubt that it`s been another tough year for many. Now, as we`re in the depths of winter, we find ourselves thinking more and more of others, and what we might be able to do to help them.
[I had no idea how many charities there were that help the needy in our city and county – it shows how much they are needed. As a local company, we are committed to giving back to our local community, and if these packs can put a smile on just one person`s face, then it`s worth it."
Gill Barker, marketing and fundraising assistant at Emmanuel House, said: [The festive packages from The Wilkins Group are gratefully received by Emmanuel House support centre.
[The contents of the donations are amongst our most needed items and will be distributed to people using this service who are experiencing homelessness, in crisis, are rough-sleeping or at risk of homelessness.
[It will make a difference to the beneficiaries, who otherwise have no access to these basic supplies that many of us take for granted. This is particularly important at this time of year."