Festive shoebox appeal for elderly

Welshpool residents are being encouraged to donate shoeboxes full of items for elderly and vulnerable people being supported by a care provider in the area this festive season.

Abacare has launched its shoebox appeal, for the fourth year running, for its service users who may not be able to get outside to pick up essentials during the festive season.

Jane Jones, Branch Manager at Abacare, which provides care across the Welshpool area, said: “It’s that time of year again when we ask the generous people of Welshpool to get behind our festive shoebox appeal. It has been extremely successful in the past, so we have decided to continue it again this year.

“We’re asking people to fill a shoebox with essentials and other bits and pieces that they think would really help brighten someone’s day. We would suggest hats, scarves, slippers, toiletries, books and something a bit more festive and fun for Christmas.

“All of the boxes donated will be evenly distributed among our elderly service users and we’re sure it will really help brighten their day.”

Any shoeboxes can be dropped off or sent to Abacare’s offices at St David’s House, New Street, Newtown, Powys, SY16 1RB. The deadline for boxes to be sent is Friday, December 14.

Abacare operates a professional Care Management Team that is committed to providing high quality care to individuals in their own homes.

The large team of trained, specialist, care workers provide positive based outcomes and person centred care to people throughout Wales.

Anyone interested in joining the team at Abacare should visit www.abacare.org.uk or call 01686 625644.