Earlier this afternoon I was at Holy Trinity Church in Claygate, with Jenny French, their vicar Patrick Bateman, and a team of volunteers from the East Elmbridge Foodbank. I joined the team in preparing parcels of Christmas food and essentials, carefully observing the rules for volunteering during the current Coronavirus restrictions. These parcels will be going out to clients of the foodbank and local families who need a bit of help at this time of year.

This was also a good opportunity to catch up with Jenny and the foodbank team, who have been doing a terrific job recently to help the most vulnerable in our communities. Since we first met up, back in March, to discuss how to get support to those who need it during the pandemic, the foodbank has transformed its operation.  With the generous support of the local community, they’ve adapted to the challenges of Coronavirus, including by moving to a doorstep delivery service.

The foodbank is a great example of local community spirit. If you are able, you can support them here – https://eastelmbridge.foodbank.org.uk/.