FORTUNE BAGS
We distribute dry food and other essentials to those experiencing hardship.
Necessities, for those in need.
EXPLAINER
WHAT'S IN A BAG?
Our Fortune Bags are packed with food and other necessities at a time where Britons continue to feel the cost of livng.
Dry Food
We provide nutritious, non-perishable dry foods in their relief bags to provide sustenance for those in need.
Rice
Pasta
Lentils
Powdered Milk
Canned food and other protein sources
Crackers
Trail mix
Cereal
Sweets
TAILORED AND TARGETED
We work with local community centres to determine what contents would be most effective for each distribution.
We purchase food supplies using our funds and through valid donations from business partners. Checks are done on all food items to ensure they are safe and suitable to consume for the target beneficiaries.
Essentials and Sanitary
We source and distribute sanitary products and essential non-food items in the fortune bags to support basic hygiene and well-being. Here are some key items:
Toothbrush and Toothpaste
Bar Soap and Liquid Body Wash
Shampoo / Conditioner
Deodorant
Sanitary Pads and Tampons
Toilet Paper
Baby Wipes
Other items to aid rough sleepers may include torches, clothing items, or heat packs.
DISTRIBUTION
We hold distribution events around the country, distributing our fortune bags to those in need.
We work with local organisations and community centres to promote distribution in the local area, maximising our reach to all of those in need.
OUR IMPACT
No one deserves an empty plate at Christmas
"FEAST WITH US"
As Christmas is considered a joyous occasion for many, Sunshine Action UK set itself out to aid the many families that struggle to afford basic meals and necessities so that they too may also have a joyous month. In the UK, five million people live in food poverty and have trouble accessing food to make a healthy diet.
Sunshine Action UK partnered with ‘Feast with Us’ in December 2021 and launched the Christmas Sunshine Fortune Bag program with the goal of spreading warmth and festivity to those in need. Feast with Us is a local charity based in four London boroughs: Barnet, Camden, Haringey, and Islington. The charity focuses on providing regular access to good nutrition for those struggling with food poverty.
On the 11th of December, our UK Sunshine Ambassadors packed 75 fortune bags, containing food supplies such as canned soup, vegetables, and pasta. Christmas chocolates were included in our bags to add a bit of festivity. Furthermore, anti-pandemic items, including hand gels, were also provided to protect families from the Omicron outbreak. The packed bags were then donated to the community centers of Feast with Us, where they were then delivered to families in need. All of these operations occurred during the rapid spread of the omicron variant, a time where there were many challenges that arose regarding the logistics and distribution of material goods necessary for poverty-relief. It was of utmost importance to help address the increasing needs of financially vulnerable individuals and families.