As Christmas approaches bringing the chill of winter, students from Whitworth Park Academy, Spennymoor pull out all the stops to support five local foodbanks by replenishing much needed items.
Five year groups took part by rising to the challenge of filling a household wheelie bin full of items the local foodbanks are facing high demand for. Working alongside local housing provider, Livin they created a digital flyer to encourage friends and family to donate to the worthy cause.
In addition to the five wheelie bins, Livin and Mears Group donated an additional £1,000 to top up the academy’s collection.
All food donations will be distributed between Shildon Alive, Junction 7 in Newton Aycliffe, St Luke’s Church in Ferryhill, Cornforth Partnership, St Aidan’s Church in Chilton and St Paul’s Centre in Spennymoor.
Alan Boddy, chief executive said: “The cost of living crisis has meant foodbanks are now more than ever providing a vital lifeline to support our local communities. In these challenging times it’s so heart-warming that we can work with our partners to increase the impact we can make for those who need it most.”
David Stone, Whitworth Park Academy headteacher said "Once again, I am incredibly proud of the care shown by our children in collecting food for those less fortunate than themselves. Despite the difficult times that many people are experiencing at the moment, the children continue to think of others as we continue the run-up to Christmas and are as a keen and enthusiastic as ever to help families in our community who are struggling at this time of year”
Pictured (left to right) back row: Niaomi Rich, Alan Boddy (Livin Chief Executive), Alyssa Carr, Caitlyn Elphick, Gemma Wilkinson (Customer success coordinator, Mears) Helen Johnson (Livin Futures Manager), David Stone (Whitworth Park Academy Headteacher) Laura Fitz (Whitworth Park Academy Teacher), front row Rhys Summerson, Oliver Best, Jaydon Nixon, Skye College, Freddie Gargett.
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