Salisbury's Big Help Out boost charity's stocks for summer
A huge food collection has helped causes including the city's Foodbank
A day long food drive in Salisbury has helped a number of local charities to boost their stocks ahead of an expected busy summer.
The Big Help Out on Monday (8th May) was held at the Market Place, as part of the King's Coronation celebrations.
Salisbury City Council coordinated the event, with donations taken for causes that are part of the city's Foodie Network.
A total of 63 crates of produce were handed in on the day, to be split between Salisbury Pantry, Salisbury Food Bank and the Bemerton Community Fridge.
Fifty volunteers also gave their time to take in, sort out and transport the goods as they came in.
Emma, who was a volunteer at the event said:
"It has been great to do something positive today and to raise awareness of all this work, mainly by volunteering like me, that is usually going on behand closed doors. We are delighted it didn't rain and that so many people came out to help!"
The event was a great moment to celebrate volunteering in a really active way, by doing something which makes a direct impact and the other local organisations who joined us were able to get the word out about ways that people in Salisbury can continue to make a difference through volunteering.
Cllr Samuel Charleston, said:
“Thank you to everyone involved in the events who went above and beyond to make them so successful.
“It was incredible to see so many people come together to celebrate the Coronation and give so generously to the Big Help Out event which will play such a big part in helping those in need. The City Council has received a lot of positive feedback and I look forward to seeing more fantastic events take place in the city later this year for Salisbury to enjoy.”