As the deadline for Bexley Box donations approaches the Leader of the Council, Cllr Baroness O’Neill of Bexley OBE has thanked local people, community groups, businesses, Councillors, schools and staff for all they have done to make the project possible.
Cllr Baroness O’Neill of Bexley OBE said:
I really cannot thank those involved enough for all they have done to help make the Bexley Box project happen.
We launched the project just two months ago to try to address some of the impact of the Government's Winter Fuel payment withdrawal. The response was overwhelming. Donations flooded in from across the borough as well as offers of help to distribute the boxes to our housebound elderly residents.
The heartfelt messages we have received from those residents and their families have made all the hard work worthwhile. Thank you all.”
If you have not yet made a donation and would like to do so, it is not too late. We are able to receive donations and requests up to and including Monday 6 January 2025.
Please email BexleyBox@bexley.gov.uk or call 020 8187 7613, if you would like to make a donation or know a housebound elderly resident who would like to receive a box.