Staffordshire takeaway business Sizzlers Fast Food is bringing some festive kindness to local communities this Christmas, pledging £1 from every order towards presents for children and food hampers for elderly residents facing financial difficulties.
Christmas is a time for giving, but for families facing financial difficulties, the festive season can bring additional worries. One Staffordshire takeaway business is hoping to ease some of that pressure by turning everyday food orders into Christmas presents and food hampers for people who need them most.
Sizzlers Fast Food, which operates in Abbey Hulton and Kidsgrove and is preparing to open a new shop in Leek, is bringing back its annual Christmas appeals, with a target of providing 1,000 presents for local children and at least 100 food hampers for elderly residents.
The initiative, led by Arfan Mohammed, will see Sizzlers donate £1 from every order placed across its three shops towards purchasing Christmas presents and supporting its seasonal appeals.
Importantly, the £1 contribution comes directly from Sizzlers, meaning customers will not pay anything extra for their orders.
Arfan Mohammed - Owner of Sizzlers
Making Christmas special for 1,000 children
Rather than simply collecting toys and distributing them at random, Sizzlers works with local schools and community groups that liaise with social services to identify children whose parents or carers may be unable to afford Christmas presents.
The business works with schools to establish each child's age and gender, helping to ensure the gifts are appropriate for the individual receiving them.
The aim is to provide 1,000 presents, continuing the target Sizzlers sets itself each Christmas.
For families who may be struggling financially, the appeal is intended to ensure their children have something to open on Christmas Day.
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