By Robin Gwynne, project manager, Caterham Foodbank
On Thursday, 23 November, we commemorated 10 years of the Caterham Foodbank, with a gathering at Caterham Baptist Church, where it all began in 2013.
Hosted by foodbank trustee John Baldwin, it was a good moment to take stock of – and give thanks for – all the provision of food, funds and volunteers’ time over the last decade. We also looked forward, with a talk from a Trussell Trust senior representative.
The evening also included the launch of a fundraising book by one of our volunteers, and long-term Caterham resident, David Bryan. A former postman, he has researched and written up ten local walks, with all the proceeds from the sale of the book going to raise funds for our foodbank.
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Christmas opening times for the foodbank centres:
Open
- Monday, 18 December – Oakhall Church 12:00- 14:00
- Wednesday, 20 December for order and collect at Kings Church Oxted 12:00- 14:00
- Thursday, 21 December – Caterham Baptist Church 12:00- 14:00
- Thursday, 28 December – Caterham Baptist Church 12:00- 14:00
- Thursday, 4 January – Caterham Baptist Church 12:00- 14:00
- Monday, 8 January – Oakhall Church 12:00- 14:00
- Wednesday, 10 January for order and collect at King’s Church Oxted 12:00- 14:00
Closed
- Monday, 25 December
- Wednesday, 27 December
- Monday, 1 January
- Wednesday, 3 January
More details can be found on Caterham Foodbank’s website.
