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William And Catherine Make A Donation To A Food Bank Hit By A Burglary

Posted by karenl on September 14, 2024, 12:36 am

"The Prince and Princess of Wales have made a donation to help replenish stock at a south London food bank which had thousands of pounds worth of goods stolen.

Southwark Foodbank, which is operated by Pecan on Peckham High Street, was targeted by thieves on Sunday who took about £3,000 of food and hygiene products, as well as a laptop.

Pecan chief executive Peter Edwards said: "This surprise donation by the Prince and Princess of Wales - following such a difficult spell for their family - underlines their kindness and decency.

"After serious ill health, their first thought was of how to help others."

He added: "Their generosity will inspire staff and volunteers to redouble Pecan's efforts to alleviate poverty in London."

".....Staff and volunteers had been "very distressed" to be met with empty shelves when they discovered the theft on Monday morning, Mr Edwards said.

Burglars had forced their way into the warehouse, causing damage in the process.

Mr Edwards said there had been an "overwhelming reaction" from individuals, businesses and the local council, adding: "We thank them all for their support at the end of a very tough week.

"We are delighted that after such a difficult time for their own family, the Waleses thought of us and the people of the community in need across Southwark, and that's testament to their decency and compassion."

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy0n0046dego

Re: William And Catherine Make A Donation To A Food Bank Hit By A Burglary

Posted by Hollie24 on September 14, 2024, 2:40 am, in reply to "William And Catherine Make A Donation To A Food Bank Hit By A Burglary"

Good on William and Catherine! IIRC, this isn't the first time they've helped out a food bank that had been robbed. Wasn't there one in Wales, too?

Re: William And Catherine Make A Donation To A Food Bank Hit By A Burglary

Posted by Karen on September 14, 2024, 4:19 am, in reply to "Re: William And Catherine Make A Donation To A Food Bank Hit By A Burglary"

Wasn't there one in Wales, too?

It was a food bank in a church in Swansea last year.

The reverend of a church in Swansea which had its food bank broken into has revealed that the Prince and Princess of Wales have offered to restock it for them. St Thomas's Church in Swansea was raided over the weekend by thieves who took all food supplies from the food bank, Rev Steven Bunting told WalesOnline on Monday.

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/prince-william-kates-generous-offer-27077684

Re: William And Catherine Make A Donation To A Food Bank Hit By A Burglary

Posted by Hollie24 on September 14, 2024, 7:24 am, in reply to "Re: William And Catherine Make A Donation To A Food Bank Hit By A Burglary"

Thanks. I love how the Waleses just step in and do what's needed. No fuss.

Re: William And Catherine Make A Donation To A Food Bank Hit By A Burglary

Posted by stephen on September 14, 2024, 1:52 pm, in reply to "Re: William And Catherine Make A Donation To A Food Bank Hit By A Burglary"

Yup ! Love these two!!!!!!

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