AN ELLESMERE business has been thanked for its support for a community food share project, after it helped raise hundreds of pounds.

ABP Food Group, based at Hordley, near Ellesmere, raised £535 from their Easter Raffle that included hampers, Easter eggs and a cuddly rabbit as prizes.

Lynda Walford, HR manager at ABP, said that they were delighted to be able to support the Food Share for a second time following their generous donation at Christmas. 

She added: “We wanted to organise an Easter raffle for our fabulous employees and donate all monies raised to the local foodbank, which continues to work hard to support the community. 

“As a local employer we feel it's extremely important to support and work within the community.

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“A big shout out to team ABP Ellesmere for raising £535 for the Ellesmere Food bank and Warm clothing project.”

Penny Harrison, from the Food Share, said that the group was grateful for the monies raised by ABP.

She said: "We are delighted to receive this gift and would like to thank ABP employees for their brilliant support that will help us to keep the shelves at the Food Share well stocked."

Fellow organiser, Anne Wignall, added: "The support from the community has been tremendous and has helped us to meet the steady demand for food, toiletries, and pet food.

“We welcome cash donations from businesses and individuals, and are grateful for the food donations placed by members of the public in collection bins in town."

The Food Share is open for anyone in the Ellesmere area who is feeling the pinch and needs a top-up.

It is based at Our Space Community Centre next door to Churchmere Medical Practice with opening times of  Tuesdays 9-11am and 2.30-4.30pm and on Thursdays 9-11am; and Saturdays 9-11.30am.

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