Thanks to grants and donations from many organisations and the amazing support of the people of Spennymoor, it is hoped the community will be able to see work starting on the much needed extension to St Paul’s Centre before too long.
Durham County Council, the National Lottery, local councillors and businesses, the Area Action Partnership, the Benefact Trust and community fundraising have all helped to make this possible.
However, one task remains – raising the funds for fixtures and fittings.
The extension will create valuable storage space for the foodbank and more room for the many activities and groups that meet in the centre.
The foodbank opens every Friday morning from 10am until 12 noon to provide emergency food and other basic supplies to individuals and families in crisis.
Advice and support to help people deal with benefit claims and much, much more is also available there from staff of the Cornforth Partnership.
St Paul’s Centre foodbank volunteers are hoping to raise funds towards the fixtures and fittings for the new extension by inviting people to a coffee morning in the centre on Saturday 29 March from 10am until 12 noon.
“You can be sure of a warm welcome, good company and stalls to tempt you,” said a spokesperson.
“Thank you to the people of Spennymoor for your ongoing support.”
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