Help others this Christmas with our reverse advent calendar appeal

We’re launching our “reverse advent calendar” to help those less fortunate this Christmas.

We’re filling rucksacks and bags for people in need of support over this festive period.

Food stuffs including:

• cereal
• soup
• tea
• coffee
• chocolates
• biscuits
• tinned food (with ring pulls)

Non food items including:

• toiletries (deodorant, shower gel, shaving gel, shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, hand wipes)
• feminine products like sanitary towels and tampons
• socks
• hats
• gloves
• scarves
• children’s toys (new) for our children’s services

If you would like to donate for the rucksack or your team would like to fill a rucksack, please email:

• Leana Gater: l.gater@nhs.net
• Jude Graham: judith.graham3@nhs.net

Drop off points include:

All donations will go to Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) access teams, children’s urgent services and adults who live alone and older adults who may be living in poverty.

Published: October 27, 2025