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Happiness hampers from Kentish Town Community Centre

KENTISH Town Community Centre has partnered with Torriano and Brecknock primary schools to create ‘happiness hampers’, filled with treats for struggling families in Camden.

Sarah Hoyle, the centre’s manager, said they thought a few special items – such as jam, crisps and fruit – might help cheer up children and their families.

“The teachers pick up what they want for their kids from the wholesalers – many of them are missing their students and I think it’s a really nice way for them to connect with the kids they teach.”

The centre also has an in-house foodbank – the Pantry – for local people to access tinned goods. Anyone wishing to visit must call first to make sure someone is on site.

By collaborating with local primary schools, the centre hopes to support 300 children – around 175 low income families, and families who access free school meals. The centre estimates around 70 families will access the foodbank over the next few months.

The centre has received support and funding from Booker, Kitchen Social and local councillors, and are also raising money through their fundraiser at donorbox.org/ktccdonate