SVP prepares Christmas hampers as charity launches fundraising drive

It comes as the Irish Examiner announced details of its annual fundraising drive for the charity

SVP staff members John McGregor and Annette Butler work together to pack food boxes at the charity’s warehouse in Blackpool. The Irish Examiner is supporting the Society of St Vincent de Paul this Christmas by celebrating little acts of kindness, highlighting how even the smallest gesture can brighten someone’s life. Picture: Chani Anderson.

It’s a situation no family wants to find themselves in at any time of year.

However, poverty can be even more difficult for many parents at Christmas who only want the same as everyone else for their children.