The Mary Thompson Fund

supporting refugees and people seeking asylum in the Tees Valley

As many of you are aware, the Mary Thompson Fund provides packs of food and toiletries to refused asylum seekers who are homeless and destitute. Sally, one of our Volunteers based at the North of England Refugee Service (NERS) provides up to 90 bags each week and £5 cash (£10 cash for people with health needs) and has a 2 month cycle to include occasional items like toothpaste, toothbrushes, washing powder, deodorant, etc, as well as the regular fresh fruit and veg, plus tins of pulses, tomatoes, fish, bags of rice, potatoes, pasta, etc.

MTF wants to increase the amount of food we give each week, and to help us, we are asking church groups to donate items collected from this year’s Harvest Festivals. A guide for the types of goods we use is attached.

Food stuff and toiletries can be delivered to NERS at 27 Borough Road, Middlesbrough , or it may be possible to collect. Call 01642 217447 / 07910 218 622 for delivery times and collections.

Many thanks.

List of food and toiletries

Tins of:

• Peas
• Potatoes
• Baked Beans
• *Chick Peas etc…
• *Chopped/Plum Tomatoes
• Vegetable or Bean Soup
• *Fish (tuna, sardines, mackerel)
• *Corned Beef

Packets of:

• *Rice
• *Pasta
• Pulses (Dried Beans etc)
• Sugar
• Tea Bags

Also

• Orange Juice (Long Life Only)
• Powdered Milk

Jars/ Bottles of:

• Coffee
• *Cooking Oil

Toiletries:

• *Toothpaste
• Toothbrush
• *Soap
• *Shampoo
• Toilet Paper
• Brush / Comb
• *Razors
• *Shaving Foam
• *Deodorant (roll-on)
• Hand Towel
• Bath Towel
• *Sanitary Towels
• Skin Cream

Childrens Needs:

• Disposable Nappies
• Nappy Rash Cream
• Baby Wipes
• Toothbrush and Toothpaste
• Baby Oil
• Baby Formula Milk

* Denotes items most in need

Mary Thompson Fund, c/o 119-121 Marton Rd, Middlesbrough, TS1 2DU Tel. 07910 218 622
Supported by the generous donations of individuals and local organisations,
Middlesbrough’s Community Chest and Neighbourhood Support Fund
Registered Charity Number 1112610