Pupils at Stowmarket High School came up with a number of creative designs for Christmas hampers which were then filled with goodies and donated to the town’s food bank.

East Anglian Daily Times: The creative book entry from class 10S. Picture: STOWMARKET HIGH SCHOOLThe creative book entry from class 10S. Picture: STOWMARKET HIGH SCHOOL (Image: Archant)

The students created the hampers and contributed the food before they were donated to Stowmarket Food Bank, which is organised and coordinated by Churches Together in the town. hea

The school held a non-uniform day to thank pupils for their contributions in making the hampers and headteacher Dave Lee-Allan along with representatives from the food bank judged the designs.

East Anglian Daily Times: The overall winner from class 6H. Picture: STOWMARKET HIGH SCHOOLThe overall winner from class 6H. Picture: STOWMARKET HIGH SCHOOL (Image: Archant)

The winners were classes 7W, 8I, 9W, 10S, 11O, 6W, and the overall winner was a Christmas cracker chair made by class 6H.

The Stowmarket Food Bank, which was launched by Delia Smith in 2012, provides food for people on a short-term basis.

East Anglian Daily Times: The entry from class 7W. Picture: STOWMARKET HIGH SCHOOLThe entry from class 7W. Picture: STOWMARKET HIGH SCHOOL (Image: Archant)

Mike Smith, pastor of New Life Church at Hillside Community Centre, said: “What we hope to provide is food and help to people who are having real problems.”