Property development company S Harrison has been working with Tesco at Clifton Moor in York, helping to make up discounted consignments of food essentials and Christmas treats.
People using Leeds South and East Foodbank can rely on another year of support from S Harrison. Managing Director Ann Scott: “As a business, we believe we have a real responsibility to contribute to the local communities in and around our developments. It is not enough to simply provide the buildings and the spaces communities need to thrive. We are always pleased to help those who, often through no fault of their own, slip through the net and find themselves struggling. The foodbank movement is brilliant, and we want to help those who volunteer their time and resources to help others in need. Our donations will help those only-just-managing households to have a better Christmas.
The cost-of-living crisis, exacerbated by the fuel-price hike, has hit families hard. Foodbanks are reporting an increase in demand for their services, often from those who in previous years have been donors themselves, and many of them are in work but barely managing. That’s why it is so important that those who can help do. We are very grateful to Tesco’s community champion, Jacqueline May, and her colleagues for all their help in getting the most out of our financial donation and packaging everything up for us to deliver.”
Leeds South and East Foodbank has five paid part-time employees and 120 volunteers working in distribution centres across Leeds. Nathanya Lauerant, the Foodbanks Development Manager: “This year things are tougher than ever. We normally see donations double in December but this year it’s not happening at that rate. People are really feeling the pinch. We depend on the generosity of individuals and businesses across the region, like S Harrison, to support the work we do.”
Cover image: Jason White, Warehouse Supervisor, Alex Musgrave from Harrison, and Nathanya Lauerant, Development Manager (Leeds South and East Foodbank).
