The community of Mundesley in North Norfolk is receiving essential food supplies from their parish church, All Saints Church, thanks to the efforts of eight dedicated volunteers. The church operates a community larder on Friday mornings, serving up to 50 visitors each week. In addition to offering food, the larder also provides guidance and support from advisers of the North Norfolk District Council and the local Community Police Officer. The food supplies are received through the Community Food Connection surplus food scheme, involving local Tesco stores and food surplus redistribution charity FareShare.
Douglas Tuthill, Manager of Mundesley All Saints Community Rooms, expressed gratitude towards Tesco and FareShare for their ongoing support. The church’s mission is to serve the community and strive for transformation in Mundesley. The larder maintains a non-judgmental environment, welcoming everyone without exception. Claire De Silva, Tesco Head of Community, highlighted the importance of working with community groups like Mundesley All Saints to provide necessary food support. FareShare, the UK’s largest charity fighting hunger and food waste, redistributes surplus food to charities and community groups across the country.
FareShare focuses on supporting children and families through the distribution of surplus food from the food industry to charities and community groups. The charity operates regional warehouses across the UK to sort and pass on food to nearly 8,500 organizations, including food banks, hostels, community centers, and hospices. Charities and community groups interested in benefiting from the Community Food Connection scheme can find more information on FareShare’s website. The effort to combat hunger and food waste is a collaborative one, involving partnerships between retailers like Tesco, charities like FareShare, and community organizations like Mundesley All Saints.
Local news outlets like Network Norwich encourage individuals to share news stories or events related to Christians or churches in North Norfolk. Tony Rothe, the contact person for such submissions, can be reached via email for more information and potential publication. The efforts of volunteers at All Saints Church in Mundesley highlight the importance of community support and collaboration in addressing food insecurity and hunger. Through initiatives like the community larder and partnerships with organizations like Tesco and FareShare, communities can come together to provide essential resources for those in need.
