Get emergency food12 Days of Christmas 2026
Our 12 Days of Christmas campaign is coming! This Christmas, you can help us make the festive season a little brighter for local people facing hardship by donating 12 extra items for our Christmas food parcels.
Instead of receiving a treat each day, we’re inviting you to join us in the spirit of giving. Every item you donate will help us provide a little extra for Islanders who need our support this Christmas.
What is the 12 Days of Christmas?
Our 12 Days of Christmas campaign is a simple, fun way for individuals, families, schools, workplaces and community groups to support the Isle of Wight Foodbank over the festive season.
We’ve chosen 12 items to collect, with a different item featured each day. You can collect one item a day or gather all 12 in one go – whatever works best for you!
How to take part
- Save or print our 12 Days of Christmas checklist so you can keep track of the items.
- Find a box to collect your donations in. You could even decorate it to make it feel festive!
- Follow along each day on our Facebook and Instagram pages to see which item we’re featuring.
- Add the 12 items to your box and get ready to share some Christmas kindness!
It’s a great activity to do with children, friends, family or colleagues – and a lovely way to get everyone involved in giving a little extra this Christmas.
Important: Please leave your donations unwrapped, as we need to weigh the items when they arrive.
What should I do when I've finished?
Once you’ve collected your 12 items, you can bring your donations to our warehouse in Cowes. Please check our locations page for the address and opening hours before visiting.
Alternatively, you can donate suitable items through the Isle of Wight Foodbank collection baskets at your local supermarket.
Please check our website and social media pages for the latest campaign updates and any donation deadlines.
Spread the Christmas kindness!
If you’re taking part, we’d love to see your progress! Share a photo of your collection on social media and tag the Isle of Wight Foodbank. You could also encourage your friends, family, school or workplace to join in.
Every donation makes a difference, and together we can help make Christmas that little bit easier for local people facing hardship this Christmas.
Thank you for being part of our 12 Days of Christmas. Give a little – change a lot.
For more information, please contact us at info@isleofwight.foodbank.org.uk.
Alternatively, you can place your items in the Isle of Wight Foodbank collection baskets at your local supermarket.
View our Cowes Foodbank hours.