Chesterfield food bank to benefit from share of £30,000 donation

In response to the coronavirus outbreak, The Nottingham building society is giving the money to 20 Trussell Trust supported food banks.

With an average food package for three days costing around £10, The Nottingham’s donations will cover the cost of around 3,000 food parcels for families most in need.

David Marlow, chief executive of The Nottingham, said: “We have a long and proud history of doing the right thing and in times like these, this is more important than ever.

“As a mutual organisation we are committed to supporting our communities and, although we realise these are uncertain times, we know we will get through this together, looking after each other and supporting those that need it most.”

Samantha Stapley, chief operating officer at the Trussell Trust, added: “As the coronavirus outbreak develops, more people are likely to need a foodbank’s help.

“Our teams are working tirelessly to ensure foodbanks are able to remain open and have the necessary stocks to respond to this crisis.

“The support of The Nottingham means foodbanks will be able to remain agile to respond to the fast changing situation and continue to provide the lifeline of emergency food and additional support for people in crisis.”

The donations are part of £100,000 The Nottingham is donating to charities in the first half of 2020 – triple the amount originally planned as a direct response to the impact of coronavirus in our communities.

Although the society’s corporate and social responsibility programme has traditionally aligned to themes of supporting employability, financial education and literacy and tackling homelessness, this is being extended to support those in most need.

Further details of those causes set to benefit will be shared over the coming weeks as the funds find their way to the frontline where they are most needed.