News
16/07/2020
Highwood’s donation to Romsey Foodbank supports families during lockdown
We’re very pleased to have given a welcome boost to families living in Romsey who have experienced particular hardship since the start of the coronavirus lockdown. We donated over £1000 in Sainsbury’s vouchers to Romsey Foodbank who worked with local schools to identify families who would most benefit from support during the lockdown and summer holidays.
‘We’re so grateful to Highwood,’ commented Jo Topley, Romsey Foodbank Manager. ‘We’ve bought lots of games, colouring packs and other gifts and have been giving them out as care packages to local schools and to families as they come and visit us for food over the summer holidays.’
Highwood has been a key supporter of Romsey Foodbank for several years – its branches at North Baddesley and Romsey are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks that are supported by The Trussell Trust, which works to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.
A lifeline for local people
‘The Romsey Foodbank is a lifeline for many local people and their families,’ explained Jessica Watts-Forte, Human Resources Manager at Highwood. ‘We’re in a fortunate position to be able to support the work of the Foodbank and we’re delighted our donation will do much for the mental health and stimulation of the children in our community when they need it most.’
If you’d like to know more about this remarkable charity, please visit romsey.foodbank.org.uk or, for details of how you can help, call 07761 405 870 or 01794 450451.