FAMILIES in need will be given a helping hand with their Christmas dinner.

Triumphant Church International, which worships at Basildon Lower Academy, will be handing out turkeys to hard up people this Christmas.

Anyone who thinks they might qualify should contact the church by today.

The birds will be available for collection from the school, in Timberlog Close, Basildon, between 9am and 11am on Sunday, with a carol service starting immediately afterwards.

For details, call the church’s head office, on 0208 8006001.