Kitchen gear donated to Wolverhampton homeless charity
A new dishwasher and other kitchen equipment worth more than £4,000 has been generously donated to a homeless charity.
The Good Shepherd charity in Wolverhampton has received the donation from former Goodyear workers to help with the daily food service provided to the homeless and vulnerable across the city.
The 5/344 Transport and General Workers Union Benevolent Fund has donated more than £4,000 for a new dishwasher and other kitchen equipment to help staff who are still working in the kitchen to provide a take-out food service during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Admin manager at the Good Shepherd Helen Holloway said: “Cyril and everyone connected with the Benevolent Fund have been extremely supportive of the Good Shepherd over several years, and their funding has had a really positive impact on the charity.
"The support they have provided has ensured we are able to continue to deliver the best possible service to people from Wolverhampton who find themselves going through difficult times.
"During the Covid-19 pandemic, demand for our takeout food service has increased by 40 per cent to approximately 170 people every day, and so any help with equipment which we can give to our small and dedicated team of kitchen staff is vital.”
Cyril Barrett, chairman of the Goodyear fund, added: “We have seen this charity grow providing much more support to the community.”
