Bagshot Gardens Care Home donates to local food bank

A Surrey care home has donated 30kg of essential food and toiletries to The Trussell Trust at the Bracknell Foodbank, which is located in Kerith Community Church.

Bagshot Gardens Care Home’s donation will help families in need as the cost-of-living crisis deepens as winter approaches.

Samantha Bell, manager at the 94-bed care home, explains: “It was wonderful to give to those less fortunate, especially at the start of the festive season. We are proud to support our local community during this challenging time.”

The Bracknell Foodbank, which collaborates with charities and community organisations, assisted over 7,000 people last year alone. With demand remaining high this year, the food drive motivated residents and staff alike to donate non-perishable goods, such as canned and dried food, to help ease the burden on local families.

 Team members were encouraged to look through their cupboards and donate whatever they could spare, resulting in a successful collection of essential items. Betty Rose, an eighty-five-year-old resident at Bagshot Gardens Care Home, shared her thoughts on this initiative. She says: “This cause really matters to me and other residents and it feels good to know that our contributions will help to make a difference to families at Christmas."

 Sue Ruff, client liaison manager at the care home, added, “Visiting the food bank was an eye-opening experience. It was a privilege to support this worthy cause and we are incredibly thankful for everyone's contributions.”

 To help support families in need, visit The Trussell Trust on www.trussel.org.uk

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