The weather has finally improved and we are excited to announce that we have completed the purchase of the building from Somerset Council. In addition, we have a sparkling new kitchen thanks to a number of donations and Ware construction who have done a superb job. We have employed a development worker and grant writer. Kim Sadler has already started and she brings a huge wealth of experience and knowledge to the role.
We are just about to renew the flooring, paint the walls and to buy furniture to allow us to offer the space to different groups, in fact by the time this goes to print, we will be able to include a lovely picture of our progress so far! Thanks to Caractacus Housing for their kind donation to fund the floor.
Now the upgrade to the building is very nearly completed the trustees are very keen that the space is used by other organisations and not just as a food bank. We have Home-Start looking to use the space for some of their activities including a mother and toddler group and we are starting cooking lessons for any local residents that would be interested (please contact us for information). One of the tasks of our new development officer is to develop the use of the building for other groups.
Before I go any further there are several people who the trustees want to thank for their support. Mark Pendarves and Richard Webber from Shearwell Data and Ian’s company for their very generous donations that has allowed us to develop the building. Vibrant visions for carrying out the decorations, Marker carpets for laying our lovely new floor and Adrian from A J Smith Maintenance for his continued help. A special thank you to Exmoor Feasting for their very kind donation of sausage rolls and quiches which made all our recipients very happy!! Finally, a huge thank you to all our volunteers and drivers who pack the food and deliver the food parcels, without you nothing would happen.
As always, your donations are so important to us. There are a number of ways to make a donation – there are various collection points around the area and we have an app for you to donate. All your donations are gratefully received; given the international situation we believe we are going to see an increase in the number of people who need our help. For more information, please email [email protected]