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Adorned in tinsel and shining brightly, Daisy May Cooper warmly greets the “angel” volunteers who are diligently preparing food parcels.
The star of BBC’s hit sitcom joins them in packing hampers for families in need during this festive season.
Daisy May Cooper greets ‘angel’ volunteers busy preparing food parcelsCredit: Louis Wood
Daisy visits a food bank in Stroud to assist people in need during ChristmasCredit: Louis Wood
Daisy visited the warehouse to support The Sun’s Christmas For All winter campaignCredit: Louis Wood
Daisy, who was raised in Cirencester, not far from the Stroud District Foodbank, visited the warehouse to lend her support.
We have been encouraging our readers to add an extra non-perishable item to their shopping carts to help provide meals for those in need.
We have partnered with Tesco, allowing donations to be dropped off at your nearest store.
These donations will be distributed to charities such as Trussell, which provides packages for individuals facing crisis, and Fareshare, which supplies food to over 8,000 deserving causes.
Stroud District Foodbank is part of Trussell’s network, and the mother of three was thrilled to meet the volunteers who keep it operational.
She expressed: “There’s such a strong sense of community and camaraderie. I believe they are angels for doing this.
“We’re incredibly thankful to have people who genuinely care. Places like this make a significant difference.”
‘Packed with Love’
Over 200 volunteers work tirelessly year-round at Stroud District Foodbank, delivering food parcels and providing financial advice when needed.
While they purchase 30 percent of their stock, the remainder comes from donations, and they cannot do it without your support.
Individuals referred to Trussell centres through agencies like social services or churches can access resources six times within six months.
This year, Stroud’s food bank has distributed 5,427 emergency food parcels and has seen demand double since prior to the pandemic.
Previously, Daisy has shared her experience of growing up in “rural poverty” in Gloucestershire.
She recounted that before securing a commission for This Country — which she co-wrote with her brother Charlie — finances were tight.
Daisy, who worked as a cleaner while pursuing an acting career, emotionally reflected: “You just feel such shame, and it isolates you.
“I remember avoiding friends because I couldn’t afford to buy a tea or coffee.”
Centre manager Amanda Strover informed the actress that each family receiving a food parcel is guided through a questionnaire to tailor the package to their preferences.
You just feel such shame, and it isolates you. I remember avoiding friends because I couldn’t afford to buy a tea or coffee.
Daisy May Cooper
Moreover, it can help them feel included in the festive celebrations.
Amanda shared: “We had a lovely young gentleman come to us who felt he would be excluded from Christmas because he was embarrassed to host people due to having nothing at home.
“Receiving one of our festive hampers truly changed that. He mentioned he was able to socialize because he had Christmas treats to share.
“He was even able to gift biscuits to a friend, allowing him to participate in gift-giving.
“Every one of our hampers, whether festive or otherwise, is packed with love and care. The feedback is phenomenal.”
Daisy also met Andrew Budd, 60, who has volunteered at Stroud for eight years.
Daisy with a Christmas hamper for families in need this festive seasonCredit: Louis Wood - TINNED: Fish, meat, pies, vegetarian meals, vegetables, soup, beans, pulses. <
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