That is why this year as a company we decided to work in helping this worthy cause and thanks to the generous contribution of our staff, we managed to collect the sum of €1,400. This was kindly matched up by our directors; bringing the total sum to €2,800. The sum was then used to purchase various items that would come handy to these families during the Christmas period.

It is worth noting that apart from the money raised, members of staff were asked to donate different food items which amounted to quite a few boxes. All this was added to the rest of the food items. We are happy and proud to say that our company this year took the true spirit of Christmas to heart and the drive towards this initiative was surely a testament to this as it brought the employees closer.

Although our contribution might seem substantial, one must point out that in actual fact it is very little, especially when considering that the expenses of the local food bank which feeds between sixty to eighty families per week is around €2,000. One needs to keep in mind that the challenge for these families is there all year round, so it would be nice if we could contribute in one way or another throughout the year.

Remember the best way to cheer yourself up is to cheer someone else, so that is one great excuse to be selfless all year round as one does not need to wait until the festive season to lend a hand to those in need. Christmas after all is the spirit of giving without a thought of getting.