MPs pack over 1,000 tea bags for Golders Green food banks ahead of Mitzvah Day
Finchley and Golders Green MP Sarah Sackman and Hampstead and Highgate MP Tulip Siddiq led a parliamentary tea‑packing drive involving more than 20 MPs, supplying Food Bank Aid’s network of 33 charities.
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More than 1,000 tea bags were packed by members of parliament on 22 November 2026 as part of preparations for Mitzvah Day. The bags were bundled in groups of 40 and will be delivered to food banks that receive support from Food Bank Aid, a charity that works with 33 independent providers across the capital.
Parliamentary volunteers and the tea‑packing process
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Finchley and Golders Green MP Sarah Sackman and Hampstead and Highgate MP Tulip Siddiq coordinated the activity inside the Commons chamber. According to the Ham & High report, more than 20 MPs took part, each handling a portion of the tea bags and writing personal messages on accompanying cards. The effort was organised in partnership with the All‑Party Parliamentary Group on British Jews, the Board of Deputies of British Jews and the Jewish Leadership Council.
“"Mitzvah Day is a fantastic initiative. It's about deeds, not just words."”
Sarah Sackman, MP for Finchley and Golders Green
Alyson Walsh, chief executive of Food Bank Aid, explained that the tea‑packing project illustrates how volunteers can directly affect household supplies for people who rely on charitable food provision. She said the initiative demonstrates "people coming together to share and provide food for people they may never meet".
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Why the tea bags matter for local residents
Food Bank Aid’s network serves households in Golders Green, Finchley, Hendon and surrounding boroughs. By adding tea, a staple for many families, to existing food parcels, the charity aims to improve the nutritional variety of emergency supplies. Residents who receive the parcels will find the tea already portioned, reducing the time needed to prepare a hot drink.
Next steps and how residents can get involved
Mitzvah Day will be held on 22 November 2026, with projects running throughout the month before that date. Food Bank Aid plans to distribute the tea bags during the day’s main food‑bank deliveries. Residents who wish to volunteer or donate can contact Food Bank Aid directly or join local Mitzvah Day activities organised by community groups in Golders Green and neighbouring districts.
Questions this report answers
+How many tea bags were packed by the MPs?
More than 1,000 tea bags were packed, each placed into bundles of 40. The quantity will be sent to food banks supported by Food Bank Aid, expanding the range of items available to families in need.
+Which MPs led the tea‑packing effort?
Finchley and Golders Green MP Sarah Sackman and Hampstead and Highgate MP Tulip Siddiq led the activity. They were joined by over 20 other parliamentarians who helped prepare the tea bags and write supportive messages.
+When is Mitzvah Day taking place?
Mitzvah Day is scheduled for 22 November 2026. Activities will run throughout the month leading up to that date, with the tea‑packing event forming part of the preparatory work.
+How many food banks will receive the tea bags?
The tea bags will be distributed through Food Bank Aid’s network, which supports 33 independent food banks across London. Those charities will add the tea to their regular food parcels for local residents.
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