Presentation to Food Bank

Mon, Jan 8th 2018 at 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm

President Don Morris presenting the donation to Barbara Taylor, and Debbie Goddard, Store Manager.


March Food Bank Presentation.

It was a ‘red letter-day’ at March Food Bank on the 8th January 2018 when they were unexpectedly presented with £700.00 donated by The Rotary Club of March, the proceeds of the raffle held at their annual Christmas party in December at the Conservative Club, Creek Rd.

A branch of the Ely Food Bank, also covering Chatteris, they were set up in 2013 at the Powerhouse Church, but two years ago moved to the Centenary Baptist Church in High St, with overall administration ably run by Barbara Taylor, a local Lay Minister. Ably assisted by Store Manager Debbie Goddard who puts in many hours sorting the donated items, Barbara said “ We help approximately 40 local people a week, many of them in the younger age bracket, referred  to us by area agencies, G.P’s. Faith Groups etc. with some thirteen tonnes and rising, of food items distributed annually”. The recipients exchange vouchers for products that suit their needs.

The edible items come mainly from Tesco, Sainsbury’s and donations. The cash they have received will enable bulk purchases at wholesalers such as Bookers, more specific young family requirements.

The donation was presented to Barbara Taylor by President Don Morris, flanked by Rotary Club Members and Food Bank voluntary helpers looking on.

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Photo L –R.  Front row

Susan Morris, President Don Morris , Barbara Taylor, Debbie Goddard, Store Manager.

Rear Row L –R

Peter Bennett, Rosemary Harrison, Doreen Annetts, Gillian Kime, David Harrison, Mike Enderby, Alan Burdass, Nick Kime, Godfrey Smith, Julia Enderby, Alan Crossley

 

 

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