Everyone loves an advent calendar. Popping the chocolates out each morning until the 24th is one of life's great pleasures! This year at Sufra we’re mixing it up with a twist on the familiar favourite. Instead of receiving gifts, our advent calendar asks you to donate a different food item every day in advent. By the 24th of December, you will have collected the contents of one of our food parcels.

You can take part individually, with your family or with your friends. We think it’s a great thing for workplaces, restaurants, and religious institutes to complete as a team. How does it work? 

How to get involved

1. Download the Christmas Giving Calendar using the link.
2. Before the start of December, make a large box and stick the calendar on to it. 
3. Every day, look at your calendar and put the item marked in RED in your box.
   
4. By the 24th, your box will be full, and you can deliver it to Sufra NW London either before or after Christmas.

Why it is important 

Last year, we provided nearly 250,000 meals and supported almost 14,000 people in North West London. We've also expanded our Community Wellbeing Service and our Advice Team to help people address the causes of poverty and homelessness. Yet, we are spending more than ever supporting families in crisis—and demand will skyrocket as nights get colder.

The logistics 

You’ll be able to drop off your donations to Sufra before or after Christmas. Sufra is based at 160 Pitfield Way, Stonebridge, London, NW10 0PW. If you have further questions, please contact us on 020 3441 1335 or admin@sufra-nwlondon.org.uk.