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Prince and Princess of Wales offer to replace all the food stolen from a foodbank

Posted by Susan T on June 7, 2023, 2:14 pm

The Prince and Princess of Wales have offered to replace all the food stolen from a foodbank based at a church in South Wales.

In September 2022, Kate, 41, and Prince William, 40, visited St Thomas Church in Swansea. They hailed the church-run foodbank as a 'lifeline' for struggling people.

But the site was broken into and all the food supplies stolen meaning hungry people had to be turned away following the overnight raid, in which baby toys and an orange bike were also taken.

Earlier today, the Prince and Princess contacted Reverend Steve Bunting to 'offer their love and support'. They also said they would like to replace the food that was stolen, Rev Bunting told ITV News.

Link: Daily Mail

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Posted by Hollie24 on June 7, 2023, 5:22 pm, in reply to "Prince and Princess of Wales offer to replace all the food stolen from a foodbank"

The people who stole the food and the toys--either they were in desperate need or they were the lowest of the low. Good on the waleses for stepping in. The pandemic has left shortages and many more people are dependent on food banks to survive. This church is providing a vital service.

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Posted by Martha on June 7, 2023, 6:47 pm, in reply to "Re: Prince and Princess of Wales offer to replace all the food stolen from a foodbank"

If the thief was just trying to feed themselves/their family they wouldn't have taken every bit in the pantry, including bikes. My hunch is that these were junkies who will sell the food for drugs.

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Posted by karenl on June 7, 2023, 7:50 pm, in reply to "Re: Prince and Princess of Wales offer to replace all the food stolen from a foodbank"

That's sad and maddening for this crime to happen. Tough times bring out truly ugly behavior.

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Posted by LindaC on June 8, 2023, 7:34 am, in reply to "Re: Prince and Princess of Wales offer to replace all the food stolen from a foodbank"

That’s a wonderful thing that the Prince and Princess are doing. I hate to hear of these robberies. I agree that since everything was stolen makes me think it was just someone or some group that will sell the food and items.

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