What is Christmas Hope?
Christmas Hope is Prison Fellowship’s annual project to provide hampers and toys for families at a time of year when those impacted by crime can feel alone, forgotten and under extra financial pressure.
Last year, with the help of 82 faithful volunteers, we distributed 522 food hampers and 624 toy parcels, making a huge difference for many of these families. Items were donated by 90 contributors, including churches, community groups and individuals just like you!
Hundreds of children will wake up on Christmas morning to see a toy wrapped just for them! Each food hamper is worth more than £59 and helps a needy family at a very difficult time of year.
We are also committed to bringing hope and sending a Christmas card to each prisoner in Northern Ireland. All new family contacts will be offered ongoing support by PF family workers in the New Year.
Will you help us demonstrate God’s love in a very practical way this year?
How can I help?
Please note that PFNI is no longer collecting hamper items; instead, we encourage you to donate financially or consider gifting a toy. This helps us stretch every pound further, respond quickly to rising needs, and ensure every hamper is filled as we can purchase groceries directly at cost price.
You can contribute by helping with the following for Christmas Hope:
- Buy from our Toy & Gift List (see items below)
- Donate financially
- Read our Christmas Hope Leaflet (click to download)
- Become our Prayer Partner
- Volunteer to pack and deliver gifts
“PBNI make the ask to our staff to help those less fortunate than themselves at Christmas.”
Amanda Stewart – PBNI Chief Executive
How to Deliver Christmas Hope Items to PFNI
Online Delivery
If you order online you can deliver directly to our warehouse. Please use the following delivery details:
Delivery Name: Christmas Hope
Address: 44 Rickamore Road Upper Templepatrick, Ballyclare, County Antrim, BT39 0JE
Drop Off
Need to drop off a gift to us?
1. Contact us to arrange a date/time. It’s important we know who you are!
2. Near Belfast? 39 University Street, Belfast, BT7 1FY
3. Near Templepatrick? 44 Rickamore Road Upper Templepatrick, Ballyclare, County Antrim, BT39 0JE
Pick Up
Need a PFNI volunteer to pick up an item from you? Please contact us to arrange a pick-up slot. Note: If possible, please arrange delivery to us.
Church
You can drop off your gifts at your local church if they are affiliated with PFNI. Please contact us if you have any queries.
Christmas Hamper Food Items
Please note that we are no longer collecting hamper items to help increase efficiency. However, we are still packing and delivering hampers and would ask you to donate financially or gift a toy instead (see below).
Toy & Gift Items
Bring joy into a child and young person’s life this Christmas by buying them a gift. The cost is approximately £20 and you can purchase them from large toy shops, some supermarkets and online on e.g. Amazon. Note, that we can only accept new gift items and nothing related to the police or emergency services. Please contact us for more information on how to send these items to us.
