New Year donation: housebuilder supports Hailsham Foodbank
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The donation from David Wilson Homes, which is building homes at the nearby Ersham Park development, will go towards essential food and toiletries for local people in need.
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Hide AdThe foodbank provides over 6800 emergency food parcels per year and is part of the Trussell Trust network, which reported a 37% increase in demand for its emergency food parcels in 2023.
Julie Coates, Hailsham Foodbank Project Manager, commented: “We rely on the generosity of donations to provide free support and emergency food parcels for people in need. This generous donation from David Wilson Homes will give a much-needed boost to our supplies after Christmas, enabling us to replenish essential goods.”
Alex Dowling, Head of Sales and Marketing at Barratt David Wilson Southern Counties, commented: “The foodbank provides an essential service in the local community, and we are proud to support the charity in helping combat hunger in Hailsham this year.”