Local housebuilder donates £1,000 to Sherborne Food Bank

A local housebuilder, Persimmon South West, has made a donation of £1,000 to the Sherborne Food Bank as part of its Community Champions initiative.

The donation was recently marked by a visit from Rob Clark, Land & Planning Director for Persimmon South West, to the Food Bank's Depot at South Western Business Park.

Rob Clark presented the donation to Sally Baxter, Depot Manager, and David Kemp, Chair of Trustees, to support the Food Bank’s ongoing efforts to provide emergency food delivery within a 78 square mile area around Sherborne.

The Sherborne Food Bank plays a crucial role in addressing food poverty and hunger in the local community, delivering essential support to families and individuals in crisis.

David Kemp, Chair of Trustees at Sherborne Food Bank, expressed his gratitude, stating:

"This is enormously helpful to ensure that the weekly delivery of food to the doorstep of those in need can be achieved by the various volunteer teams on a dependable basis.

“We benefit greatly from the generosity of individuals, businesses, groups, churches, and schools, and this is a welcome donation from Persimmon Homes, which will support our ongoing work in the local community.”

Commenting on the donation, Rob Clark, Land and Planning Director for Persimmon South West, said:

"We are very pleased to support the Sherborne Food Bank in their vital work in the local community.

“We hope this donation will help ensure that families and individuals in need receive the necessary food and support during difficult times.

“We are committed to making a positive impact in the communities we serve, and we are delighted to support an organisation which continues to do such great work across Sherborne and beyond.”

Sherborne Food Bank relies on the support of volunteers who collect food from donation points, sort food at the depot, pick and pack parcels, and help with deliveries and events. Those interested in joining the friendly team of volunteers can find more information on the Sherborne Food Bank's website. Local donation points can be found at Sherborne Abbey, Cheap Street Church, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, The Co-operative, Hunt’s Supermarket and Dike & Son, Stalbridge.

In addition to individual donations, the Food Bank appreciates the support from fundraising efforts and nominations as Charity of the Year by various organisations. To fundraise, make a donation, or set up a direct debit, supporters can visit the Sherborne Food Bank's JustGiving page.

Persimmon South West’s Community Champions initiative continues to support local causes and communities, donating over £24,000 a year to organisations across the region. You can read more here.