December's Community Stories

Food kindly donated by Severn Trent Water employees

Over the last few weeks leading to Christmas staff at Severn Trent Water Coventry’s Head Quarters have been collecting food to help Coventry residents struggling with rising costs.

The Council’s Community Resilience Team supported Severn Trent in handing over this generous donation to Coventry Food Network to distribute across Coventry require during the festive season.

Dianne Williams Trustee of the Coventry Food Network added: “huge thanks to Severn Trent staff, donations at this time of year make a real difference”

Paul Evans from Severn Trent said “Coventry Food Network comprising 15 social supermarkets across Coventry was created to support citizens during Covid-19 and, as costs of living have risen, providing reduced cost food parcels and support to more people than ever."

Cllr David Welsh, Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities said: “I would like to thank Severn Trent and their employees for this donation. Without partner organisations, charities, community organisations and the hundreds of volunteers who support those in need we would be struggling to provide the support we do.”

“Businesses are making a real difference by this kind of donation.”

If you or someone you know would like to offer support to help people most in need in Coventry, you can get in touch with the Community Resilience Team at communityresilience@coventry.gov.uk(External link)

Capita and Transport for London Making A Difference in Coventry!

A huge thank you to Lucy Thompson, Darius Spiteri and their amazing colleagues at Capita and Transport for London for responding to the Community Resilience Team’s call for support in the Coventry Food Network Christmas Campaign, they stepped up and collected approximately £600 worth of food.

The generous donation was gratefully received by Foleshill Food Hub and Henley Grub Hub, ensuring that many families in need will have a more comfortable Christmas. Thank you, for making a real difference.

It's not too late - you can still support your local food hub this Christmas

To donate food, or volunteer your time, please contact your local food hub(External link)

To donate funds:

Coventry Food Network(External link)

Coventry Foodbank(External link)

Thank you for your support.