Special Easter present for Ellesmere food and clothes share project
The Ellesmere Food and Warm Clothes Sharing Project has been given a huge Easter boost by a local business.
Organisers of the project say they were delighted to receive a substantial donation from ABP Food Group, based at Hordley, near Ellesmere.
The business raised £535 from its Easter raffle which included hampers, Easter eggs and a cuddly rabbit as prizes. HR manager Lynda Walford said that the firm was delighted to be able to support the food share a second time following its generous donation at Christmas.
Penny Harrison, from the food share, said: "We are delighted to receive this gift and would like to thank ABP employees for their brilliant support that will help us to keep the shelves at the food share well stocked."
Fellow organiser, Anne Wignall, said: "The support from the local community has been tremendous and has helped us to meet the steady demand for food, toiletries and pet food. We welcome cash donations from businesses and individuals, and are grateful for the food donations placed by members of the public in collection bins in town."
The food share is open for anyone in the Ellesmere area who is feeling the pinch and needs a top-up. It is based at Our Space Community Centre, next door to Churchmere Medical Practice. Opening times are Tuesdays 9am-11am and 2.30pm-4.30pm, Thursdays 9am-11am and Saturdays 9am-11.30am.
