Make Christmas Warmer for the St Austell Homeless: Daisy Dukes CIC Launches Shoebox Appeal

Daisy Dukes CIC, a community interest company in St Austell, has kicked off its annual Christmas appeal to support the homeless and others in need. Located at 4A Victoria Place, Duke Street, St Austell, Daisy Dukes CIC has long dedicated itself to helping those struggling in the community, offering essentials like food, clothes, tents, and sleeping bags daily. This year, they’re asking for donations to create Christmas shoeboxes filled with essential items, aiming to bring some warmth and hope to the less fortunate during the festive season.

How You Can Help: Donation Details

Daisy Dukes CIC is welcoming the public to contribute by dropping off donations directly at their store:

Daisy Dukes CIC
4A Victoria Place
Duke Street
St Austell PL25 5PE

The Christmas shoebox appeal encourages donations of both practical items and a few personal touches to brighten someone’s Christmas. Suggested items for shoeboxes include:

• Personal Hygiene Essentials: Soap or shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, and baby wipes.
• Clothing and Warmth: Socks, hats, scarves, snoods, gloves, and thermal layers.
• Food and Treats: Individually wrapped tea bags, coffee, hot chocolate, sweets, chocolate, and biscuits.
• Personal Touches: A Christmas card written to the person receiving the box, notebooks, pencils, and small games like playing cards or puzzles.
• Comfort Items: Tissues, hand cream, a comb or hairbrush, and rain protection such as ponchos.

In addition, Daisy Dukes CIC is accepting blankets, jumpers, and coats, which can be dropped off alongside your shoebox donation.

Join the Community Effort

For residents of St Austell and nearby areas, this appeal represents an opportunity to support local efforts to alleviate poverty and provide comfort to those most in need. Daisy Dukes CIC expressed gratitude for the community’s ongoing support and hopes to make a positive impact once again this holiday season.

If you’re looking for a way to help others in a meaningful way this Christmas, consider joining Daisy Dukes CIC’s shoebox appeal to make a difference for the homeless and those in need.