Harvest Festival 2025

Key Stage 2 pupils at St Mary’s went on a pilgrimage of hope for others to witness their values of kindness and compassion for others. On our journey, we visited St Mary’s Catholic Church in Poole where we prayed and sang hymns. We also made donations to the local Poole Food Bank to support those in need.

Donations this year went to Poole Food Bank

"Please can you pass this huge thank you to everyone; St Mary’s School, you have overwhelmed us with your generosity!

Harvest Festival is a time to reflect on the food we gather and eat…

As people feel the impact of the cost-of-living crisis we are seeing households who had never faced financial hardship suddenly facing food poverty for the first time.

The increase in demand puts pressure on our already stretched service, as the ripple effect affects a reduction in our food donations causing our stocks to deplete at a worrying rate.

On behalf of myself and the team “Thank you”! Your kindness and generosity to those in need is very much appreciated.

Without the kind donations from people like yourselves, we would not be able to provide this vital service and support to vulnerable men, women, and children in our community.

No one should go hungry!

Please pass on our heartfelt thanks from all our members to yours, the support really does mean a lot."