Yeovil Rotary was pleased to make a significant donation of much-needed provisions recently to the townâs invaluable food bank charity, The Lordâs Larder.
The Lordâs Larder hands out over 5,000 items a month across the South Somerset area and in this most challenging of years, is intending to step up its activity for Christmas.
As well as its usual much-needed support for the not so fortunate in our area, the Lordâs Larder is aiming to hand-out 300 special festive packs for those who find this time of year particularly difficult.
Throughout November, Yeovil Rotary Club members went on a mission to collect as many supplies as possible, as the Lordâs Larder turned its attentions towards the increased need during the festive period.
Yeovil Rotary was pleased to make a significant donation of much-needed provisions recently to the townâs invaluable food bank charity, The Lordâs Larder.
Club President Jackie Henderson, Past President Clive Wakley and Club Secretary Barrie Hartley, handed over the results of the membersâ efforts to The Lordâs Larder Operations Manager, Matt Callaghan, outside the charity’s HQ at the Yeovil Community Church GateWay premises.
âThe Lordâs Larder provides such an important service to our communities, everyone in the club was motivated to do what they could to help,â explained Jackie.
âWe were therefore delighted to hand over the provisions that had been collected over the past few weeks. Long may their great work continue, although of course, we wish it didn’t have to.â
The Lordâs Larder provides such an important service to our communities, everyone in the club was motivated to do what they could to help,â
On receiving the donation, Matt Callaghan said: âOur communities need help and support throughout the year and particularly at Christmas time – and in this of all years, as the situation we are all currently living in has brought with it additional pressures.
âWe are very grateful for the donation made by the Rotary club and all others who regularly contribute towards our campaigns.
âItâs great to see local people working together to help others in the community.â
For further information about The Lordâs Larder, visit:Â www.ycstyeovil.org.uk/the-lords-larder/
In Lincolnshire, Skegness Rotary is continuing to support the vulnerable in the coastal town.
When the first lockdown was introduced last March, the Rotary club started a âMeals at Homeâ project for those who were shielding in the community.
Nine months on, the project continues, with the club delivering a two-course lunch every Wednesday and Saturday.
In Shropshire, as soon as a Rotary club became aware they would have to disappoint more than 100 elderly people by cancelling their Christmas carol service and afternoon tea due to the pandemic, members thought how they could respond in extremely difficult circumstances.
The Christmas event, organised by Shrewsbury Severn Rotary for the last five years, had become highlight of the club calendar.
Principal organiser Rotarian John Yeomans came up with Project Christmas Hamper – a hamper for each of those who in normal times would have been attending the carol service and tea.
The 105 hampers have been filled with a variety of Christmas goodies financed through Shrewsbury Severn Rotary Clubâs charity fund.
The 105 hampers have been filled with a variety of Christmas goodies financed through Shrewsbury Severn Rotary Clubâs charity fund.
They were then attractively parcelled in festive paper by a group of Rotarians, led by John and who included the clubâs newest member, Maria Jones.
Twenty-nine of the Christmas hampers were presented to Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin at the Shrewsbury home of one of their day centre leaders, Lindsey Kelly, whose sister Susan Tonkin is also a leader.
These are for distribution by 10 Age UK day centre leaders who will undertake the final stage of delivery to individuals.
Rachel Rich, Service Development officer at Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin said: âIt is a big thank you to the Rotary club for their kind donation. âI know the day centre members will be thrilled. 2020 has been a difficult year and this is a lovely gesture.â
In Cheshire, Cheadle Royal Rotary sprung to action to support two foodbanks with Christmas hampers.
Rotarian Paul Almond took on the task of collecting generous donations of food from membersâ homes including a contribution from a local Co-op supermarket.
Meanwhile, Reg and Joyce Lord did the packing, beautiful festive wrapping the seven hampers which included mince pies, Christmas puddings, selection boxes, Christmas crackers and a card from the group members.
