... the woman behind me coming out of the supermarket asked her companion.

I had just added my chocolate advent calendars and selection boxes to the growing quantity in the foodbank collection point, where someone had also added some cat food, alongside the regular items

Why would you put an Advent calendar in a foodbank collection? Because someone had the idea that it would bring a smile to the face of a child (or an adult) who couldn't afford to go out and buy one.  It's not the foodbanks are 'good' or even 'OK' but they are at the moment something for which there seems to be a real need.  Given they exist, then why not add a few luxuries?

The second woman of the pair behind me seemed to think it was a nice idea that people would give chocolate treats, Christmas puddings, or whatever else it was.

I hope the collection is sorted and delivered soon... there was a heck of a lot of chocolate in there! 

Above all, I hope that those who this year will be recipients of these items will find real hope and a brighter future ahead of them