Wiltshire College students make a difference by volunteering at Salisbury Foodbank
They visit once a week
Foundation Studies students from Wiltshire College have bee learning some "key life employability skills" by volunteering at Salisbury Foodbank.
The pupils, who all have a range of learning or physical difficulties, have been visiting the site once a week, helping staff for around an hour and a half.
The students are split into sub-teams to work in the different sections of the foodbank and help out during every stage of the process.
First food is separated into crates by type before it is moved into date order – ensuring that the food going out-of-date first is given out first.
The food is then placed into boxes for either a single person or a family.
Student Kiera said:
“I really enjoy coming to the foodbank – my favourite part is packing the boxes as it’s what people will open. It’s great that people will open the box I made for them. I hope it helps and makes them happier.”
Salisbury Foodbank also benefit as they get some vital extra pairs of hands.
Maria Stevenson, Salisbury Foodbank Project Manager, said:
“The students have been very welcome volunteers and it has been amazing to see their confidence grow each week. They are always very dedicated to their roles and they are making a fantastic impact, ensuring that we can get food to the people who need it.
“These kinds of skills will be so important if they want to move into something like working in a shop or supermarket. We hope that they will keep coming back.”