A GENEROUS donation has helped Stratford Foodbank make its new community hub more accessible.
Morrisons Foundation provided a grant of £5,500 towards works including widening the entrance for wheelchair access and the installation of a new disability ramp.
Stratford MP was on hand to celebrate the donation.
She said: “Community facilities should be available and accessible for all. We already know that sadly people in wheelchairs are more likely to experience poverty, so accessing help when it’s needed is crucial. I look forward to seeing these positive additions when they are in situ.”
Foodbank manager Asher Deakin continued: “We support more than 5,000 local people each year who are struggling to afford the essentials. With the rising cost of living continuing to put pressure on households across our area, we’re seeing more people turning to us for help and for the wider support that can help them move forward.
“Our move to a new building is a key part of our long‑term strategy to create a dignity‑first community hub, where emergency food, practical advice and partner agencies can come together under one roof.
“The Morrisons Foundation’s grant has enabled us to transform the foyer and entrance area into a warm, welcoming and accessible space – the first point of contact for people arriving in crisis and a place where support agencies can meet clients safely and privately. We’re incredibly grateful for this investment in our community and in the people we serve”.
John Barrot, community champion at Morrisons, added: “It’s an absolute pleasure to support Stratford Foodbank with this donation. As a local supermarket, we see how crucial their work is for people facing tough times in our community.
“The Morrisons Foundation is incredibly proud to contribute to such an essential cause and help them continue their amazing work.”
