Foodbank Upgrades Van Thanks to Community Donations

Luisa, Chris and Ali celebrate the result of the hard work of staff at Lloyd's Banking Group.

Generous donations from across the community, - including from Lloyds Banking Group, Essar Oil UK, Plus Dane Housing, Mecca Bingo, TWP Solutions and local councillors as well as many private donations - mean that West Cheshire Foodbank has been able to replace the existing vehicle with one that is safer and more efficient.

Martin Dick, Trustee at West Cheshire Foodbank said “The response from our local community has been massive. We keep getting overwhelmed by just how generous everyone has been. Enough money has now been donated to allow us not only to replace our van but to cover our vehicle running costs for a whole year. We're also really thankful to Offleys for supporting us by heavily discounting our breakdown cover and insurance."

He continued “The design of this van will make lifting and moving stock much easier and safer for our volunteers and the larger size will help us to be more efficient too.”

Alec Spencer, Development Officer at West Cheshire Foodbank said “On behalf of everyone at West Cheshire Foodbank, I’d like to say a heartfelt ‘Thank You!’ to everyone who has worked so hard to raise the money we needed for this van. It will make a big difference to our small charity.”

The team at Lloyd's Banking Group celebrate the result of their hard work.

Mecca Bingo celebrate the result of their hard work.

The operations group at Foodbank celebrate the result of their hard work.

Another generous donation!

Thank you to Jennifer Hughes the Community Life Champion from ASDA Chester Greyhound Park who arrived at the warehouse to present us with a cheque for £50 yesterday! 

This was donated by the ASDA Foundation as part of the 'chosen by you, given by us' Green token vote. Thank you to all the customers who voted for two months with green tokens - meaning West Cheshire Foodbank received £50.

Our Little Red Van

Our little red van is a vital asset, supplied to us free by Mitchell Group, and maintained and run with cash donations from our generous supporters. Last month was time to pay our annual insurance. We're delighted that the premium has gone done to £430. 

A massive thank you to our safe van drivers and to everyone who donates to us - we wanted to let you know it now costs less than £10 a week to keep our little red van insured.

Anna and Kate Raise A Staggering £270!

[Image: Anna Davies (left) and Kate Duerden (right), presenting their donation to Mike Meynell, Foodbank Trustee.]

A 13 year old from Chester, Anna Davies from Guilden Sutton, listened to a presentation from West Cheshire Foodbank at her local church in October 2013 and was so challenged and inspired by what she heard that she decided to do something about it. She talked to her good friend, Kate Duerden from Waverton, and they decided on a course of action.

Anna and Kate are doing their bronze Duke of Edinburgh award and, for the volunteering section of their award, chose to raise funds for their local Foodbank. Over a 3-month volunteering period they sold cakes whenever and wherever they could. Kate even got her dad to take and sell some at work! Anna and Kate have raised a staggering £270 for the Foodbank through their cake sales and are very happy in the knowledge that their efforts will help and support local people in crisis enduring food poverty.

Everyone at West Cheshire Foodbank would like to send a huge “thank you” to Anna and Kate for all their hard work and dedication in raising funds for the Foodbank. Very well done to both of you!

Going The Extra Mile For Foodbank!

 

     Justin and Nicole have just raised £200 for us running
     the Ellesmere Port Race! Thank you both!