Neighbourhood officers from Little Hulton have been spreading the festive cheer by sourcing gifts for people in need this year.
In total, they’ve gathered 200 Christmas packages which they will deliver throughout December.
They will also be visiting care homes and vulnerable victims of crime in the area to host Christmas dinners, providing a friendly face and a hot meal.
This week, officers chipped in to help the dedicated staff prepare and serve food, before joining in with a range of festive activities with all in attendance.
Sergeant Helen Matthews from the Little Hulton neighbourhood team said: “Christmas can often be a lonely time of year for some people in our community, so it is important for us to do all we can to try and change this.
“It was a pleasure for my team to be able to deliver these gifts and join local residents for a Christmas dinner. It was a great way for us to reach out to different parts of the community and build stronger connections with people we might not otherwise come into contact with.
“Ultimately, this is what neighbourhood policing is all about, so it was time well spent for the team, and I hope we managed to make a difference to their day.”
