Barratt and David Wilson Homes encouraged its employees to collect and donate a range of non-perishable food items to support the foodbank in providing short-term emergency help to individuals who are unable to feed themselves or their families.
Based in Wantage, the foodbank is dependent on volunteers, who work tirelessly to distribute essential food parcels to families across Oxfordshire. Between January and April 2024, the foodbank delivered over 320 parcels to people in need.
The housebuilder introduced a friendly competition among its Hungerford-based Head Office departments to encourage staff to donate more items to the foodbank. The initiative concluded with an impressive total of 2,003 food items collected, with the Commercial department leading the effort.
Denise Townsend, Committee Chair at Wantage and Grove Foodbank, said: “We were absolutely blown away by the generosity of everyone involved in donating food. The donation arrived at an extremely busy time for us and was put to good use immediately.
“Throughout 2024, we delivered 1,095 parcels and an extra 105 parcels over the Christmas period. We are extremely grateful for the support from Barratt and David Wilson Homes and look forward to their competition next year.”
In September 2024, Barratt and David Wilson Homes also donated £1,500 to the foodbank, as part of its Community Fund scheme via The Barratt Foundation, which is designed to support national and local charities, large and small, across the UK to leave a legacy in the communities in which the housebuilder operates.
Campbell Gregg, Managing Director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes Southern, said: “We are incredibly proud to continue our support for Wantage and Grove Foodbank and its outstanding commitment to helping those in need.
“The generous support the foodbank offers the community is of extreme importance, especially throughout the winter period.
“We’re honoured to play a part in such a crucial charity which truly cares about the wellbeing of the local community.”
For more information on the foodbank or to make a donation, visit the website at Wantage and Grove Foodbank.
To view the range of homes available across the county, visit the website at Barratt Homes in Oxfordshire or David Wilson Homes in Oxfordshire.