Mitzvah Day is back at JW3! Join us to make a difference as part of the UK's largest day of faith-based social action.
Whether you're putting your gift wrap skills to the test, cooking with Project ImpACT or knitting bunnies for those less fortunate, there are a ton of activities on offer for all ages and interests.
For the second year in a row, we will be turning JW3 into a mega donation hub. There are 2 main ways you can support us:
- Organise a donation drive and drop off in advance of Mitzvah Day (see below for donated items we are seeking)
- Help receive, sort, and wrap donations on Mitzvah Day at our donation hub.
For more info on each activity and ways to get involved, check out the What's On section below or email adam.kendler@jw3.org.uk
What's On @ JW3 Mitzvah Day■
Donation and Gift Wrapping Hub
Join us to help sort through and organise donations. And, get your paper and Sellotape ready for some mega-gift wrapping! No booking needed – just turn up.
Project ImpACT
It's time to make an ImpACT! Join us for the launch of Project ImpACT’s Youth Community Kitchen at JW3, entering its 5th year.
For teens in Years 9-12, join your friends and give your time and skills to those in need of food. Support local food banks and homeless shelters. DofE accredited.
Limited spaces – please register in advance by emailing info@projectimpact.org.uk
Craft Stations
We'll be running the following stations/activities:
1) Knitted Bunnies with Danielle
2) Festive/Thank you card making/decorating
3) Foodbank gift wrapping
4) General Donation sorting for Foodbank essentials and Doorstep
Items to Donate■
Foodbank Essentials
The JW3 Foodbank is looking for donations in the following areas. If you want to organise a larger donation drive in your community, email adam.kendler@jw3.org.uk
- Pasta and rice
- Tinned vegetables
- Protein tins (tuna, beans — no meat or shellfish)
- Laundry capsules
- Long-life milk
- Shampoo, liquid soap, deodorant
All items must be suitable for vegetarians.
Clothing (Doorstep Project)
We will be working with the Doorstep Homeless Families Project, one of Camden’s largest hostels for homeless families.
We need:
- Children’s & women’s winter clothing
- General warm wear: scarves, gloves, hats, coats (in good condition)
- Household essentials: cleaning supplies, body/bath/hair wash
(Please ensure all clothing is clean and in good condition)
Gifts
We will be collecting new or unused festive treats, gifts, and small children’s toys. Our volunteers on Mitzvah Day will sort and wrap these gifts, so that our Foodbank service users will all receive a gift for the festive season.
- Edible Gifts: Chocolate gift boxes, cakes, mince pies, biscuit gift boxes, sweets
- Non-edible: Children’s toys, soaps, toiletries, candles, party crackers, games
- Children's Gifts
