Season of giving – Telford housebuilder helps foodbank towards a brighter Christmas
A Telford housebuilder has made a kind donation to help a local foodbank in need this Christmas.
Redrow Midlands, which is currently building new homes at Abbey Fields, on Castle Farm Way, Priorslee, has donated £250 to help NotJUST a Foodbank pay its energy bills so volunteers can continue to support local families struggling to afford food this winter.
As part of its commitment to create thriving communities, Redrow Midlands has launched a number of initiatives to support local people living in and around its developments. This includes an annual community fund, where groups can apply for funding for their projects, along with regular donations to local charities.
NotJUST a Foodbank, which runs three foodbanks and community stores across Shropshire, approached the housebuilder for help with funding to keep the lights on amid the current cost of living crisis.
Lea Beven, who runs NotJUST a Foodbank, said: “This has been an extremely challenging time for us with energy costs still at a high. We're struggling to keep the lights on this winter and desperately need all the help we can get, particularly as we approach the festive period.
“People from all different backgrounds, professions and ages are turning to us for support, so we’d like to say a big thank you to Redrow for their kind donation which will allow us to keep helping those in need.”
Along with help towards bills, the foodbank is appealing for donations of all kinds of edible items – especially breakfast cereals (except porridge), tins of meatballs/hot dog sausages and Frey Bentos pies, tuna, sugar, tea, coffee and baked beans.
Elaine Cartwright, Sales Director at Redrow Midlands, said: “As members of the Shropshire community, we are keen to support local people, especially during this difficult time where food banks have seen a huge surge in demand for food parcels.
“Many people have faced significant hardship over the last year, due to ill-health, redundancy, or changes in their personal lives, which mean they need to seek support.
“We are delighted to support NotJUST a Foodbank, who continue to provide a vital service for the people of Shropshire. We’d like to encourage those who are able to reach out to the local foodbank and see if they can help, in any way they can.”
For more information on how you can help NotJust a Foodbank this winter, visit not-just.org.uk.
