Regional housebuilder Allison Homes Central has supported local charity Helping Whittlesey as it opens a brand-new, purpose-built community pantry in the town.
The housebuilder, which is building new homes in Whittlesey at its Violet Meadows development located next door to the pantry site, donated £1,100 to help fund essential works, including fencing and concrete, to prepare the new space for use.
The new pantry has been created to provide vital support to local residents, offering access to essential goods alongside community resources. The space also includes an area for local information and recipe cards, as well as fundraising initiatives such as the sale of seasonal cards, with proceeds going towards Helping Whittlesey’s Christmas appeal.
The project has been made possible through a combination of grants and donations from a number of organisations, alongside the support of local businesses, volunteers and community partners.
Anna Foster, Founder of Helping Whittlesey, said: “Anna Foster, Founder at Helping Whittlesey, said: “The Community Pantry collects surplus food from shops that would otherwise go to landfill and distributes it to the local community at no cost. We are environmentally focused and open to everyone. Since opening, we have saved 123.44 tonnes of food and flowers from going to landfill.
“Without the support of Allison Homes and other grants, this simply would not have been possible. Our new pantry was much needed as we had outgrown our previous premises, which was a converted garage. Thank you so much for your support.”
Adam Knight, Managing Director at Allison Homes Central, said: “Helping Whittlesey plays a vital role in supporting people across the local community, and we are pleased to have been able to contribute towards the new pantry.
“Our funding supported important preparatory works, including fencing and concrete, helping ensure the facility is ready to support residents. It is particularly meaningful to support a project so close to our Violet Meadows development, where our show home is now open and welcoming visitors.”
To find out more about Helping Whittlesey and the services they offer, visit their social channels or https://helpingwhittlesey.org/.
Violet Meadows will be a welcoming new development of 175 two, three and four bedroom homes on Drybread Road, combining countryside surroundings with easy access to Peterborough and beyond.
To find out more about Violet Meadows, visit https://allison-homes.co.uk/development/violet-meadows/ or contact the sales team on 01733 513506.
