Fife Gingerbread launches annual Heat and Eat Appeal

Fife Gingerbread has launched its annual Heat and Eat Appeal, which helps support vulnerable families to build safe, warm and healthy homes.

Running since 2018, every penny raised through the Appeal goes directly to families in crisis, providing critical support for everything from the cost of energy bills to ingredients for healthy meals – and due to the cost of living crisis, the voluntary sector organisation says donations have never been more vital.

However, the Appeal doesn’t just provide temporary relief. As well as giving families special ‘festive packages’ at this time of year – including toys, food, vouchers and fuel – the charity also offers year-round support, helping to create lasting change, and giving children and young people the opportunity to flourish and feel connected to their local community.

Thanks to generous donations, last year’s Appeal provided a festive package to more than 165 families, ensuring 313 children and young people had a safe and warm Christmas, while an additional 142 households received crisis support throughout the year.