The Isle of Wight's Aspire Ryde, has been preparing for a busy Christmas, at its converted church HQ in Dover Street.
Spokesperson Karen Eeles has been thanking Islanders who have supported the community project in 2022.
She told the Isle of Wight County Press: "We had 5,000 poppies knitted for the poppy appeal, which we hung at All Saints Church in Ryde.
"It's great to have seen so many people bringing in blankets, hats and scarves, as part of the Isle of Wight County Press's Wight Warmers Knit-in appeal."
Karen added: "We're doing Christmas dinner for 100 people and we're also doing hampers - over 200!
"More people need our support and we're here to support them.
"We have a warm space, community lunches and more.
"Our Christmas message would be, 'We're here for you at Aspire Ryde!"
Some of the hampers were funded by insurance firm, Aviva.
Meanwhile, the charity said goodbye to one of its founders this month.
After eight years, Jules Monaghan is moving on to work alongside her husband Heath, as Anglican Pioneer Minister, in Ryde.
Trevor Nicholas said: "Jules has been the driving force behind our culture as a charity and has made sure that we haven’t lost our personal welcome and family atmosphere as we’ve grown.
"We will miss her wit and wisdom but we look forward to seeing what she does next."
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