Following club member donations and cash generated at the Oatlands Fair competition, 100 Bottles of Factor 50 Sunscreen were purchased by soroptimist Brenda; shoppers in Morrisons saw her accosted by staff as she cleared the shelves! After a moments explanation she continued her purchase….Morrisons are such good supporters of the foodbanks and charities generally.
On 14th June Brenda and Jeannie delivered 50 to Walton & Hersham foodbank; it was very gratefully received arriving just ahead of the hot summer weather. Ann D and Brenda gathered the other 50 bottles for delivery to Runnymede (Weybridge) foodbank. Colin and his team were very appreciative of the donation, especially as now sunscreen is an expensive item. The bottles were weighed for distribution. We were informed many would go to the distribution centre at Ambleside Avenue as this is a very busy collection point.
Today SIGBI received an email…
“Hi there, We would like to thank the members of Weybridge Soroptimists for their recent donation to Runnymede Foodbank. Please could our thanks be passed on, or alternatively please could you provide an email address for them? Many thanks, Kind regards – Sarah”
Foodbanks continue to find school holidays a demanding time as families are faced with feeding children every day, currently both foodbanks have enhanced collection points in supermarkets locally, so do check the latest list of items they need and if you can add them to your shopping basket. Morrisons supermarkets have prepacked brown foodbank bags which you can add to your shopping on paying these provide an easy way to gift the foodbanks on a regular basis. See local food donation points here https://runnymede.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-food/
Soroptimists locally in Elmbridge collect female and male personal care items each month for gifting, if you are clearing out your bathroom stores of unused items and wish to donate some items contact soroptimistsweybridge@gmail.com and a member will collect from you.
