Generous folk donated hundreds of Easter eggs to people in need to make their lives that little bit sweeter.
The One Love Project in Southend began giving out the donated Easter eggs to guests and visitors on Thursday April 6, ahead of Easter Day, after they received hoards of chocolate goodies from individuals and businesses.
People were quick to respond to the “Easter Egg 1000 Challenge” set by One Love in a bid to collect up 1,000 chocolate eggs to give to those in need.
Rhiannon Jones, trustee at One Love, said: "It has been so heart-warming to receive such a huge amount of donations from individuals and prestigious groups in our community.
“These eggs will go towards providing an Easter treat to people experiencing homelessness and food poverty in Southend. We would like to give our heartfelt thanks to those who have kindly donated Easter Eggs as part of the 1,000 challenge. Every donation is important in supporting people in our local community."
The donations, which exceeded 900 as of late last week, came pouring in from lots of different places including West Ham football fans and support group, Broadway belles WI, estate agents and gyms, churches and individuals.
The One Love Project make a positive difference to those experiencing homelessness, food hardship and likely to be struggling with mental health as an effect of the cost-of-living crisis and circumstances.
The organisation also held free children’s haircuts, lunches, takeaway meals at their weekly foodbank as well free food offerings and mini-market stalls.
They had an Easter roast dinner on Thursday April 6 which was served to all evening guests along with the usual support of volunteers, services, clothing and showers.
One Love are also welcoming £3 donations to sponsor the Easter meal at The One Love Soup Kitchen on Bank Holiday Monday.
To donate visit https://donate.supportedgiving.com/qr/AGUWMA02Dtd4 and at PayPal.Me/Theoneloveproject1 The One Love Project is a registered charity runs by volunteers, donations, fundraising and a small number of staff.
They offering food, clothing, showers and support to the local homeless and vulnerable individuals and families in and around the City of Southend For more information on the One Love Project visit www.theoneloveproject.co.uk/.
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