Highland building firm helps food bank
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Staff from Morrison Construction have been volunteering to work at Highland Foodbank’s warehouse in Inverness.
They helped sort out the hundreds of food donations, getting boxes ready for distribution to those who need help the most.
The volunteer work was part of Morrison Construction’s company-wide initiative encouraging staff to take the time from their work schedule to help support a local charity or community group.
Lorna Dempster, co-ordinator at Highland Foodbank, said: “We really enjoy working with the volunteers from Morrison Construction. There are so many things that need to be done in the run up to Christmas and we’re grateful for everyone that gets involved. There are always things that need doing throughout the year. January is a great opportunity for thinking of doing something new.”
Sally Cooper, at Morrison Construction, said: “Our staff have been great at coming forward to help local good causes and Highland Foodbank is certainly one of those. We understand the struggles of additional costs associated with making Christmas special for families. Our staff regularly donate food items to our food bank collection box and this is a good way of giving a helping hand towards making Christmas easier for these families.”
Last Saturday, the Inverness Culloden Rotary Club collected almost a tonne of food at Morrison’s Supermarket for donation to the Highland Foodbank for distribution.
A large number of people contributed to the food collection including Ryan Williams who has become known locally as “the opera guy” who donated a large trolley full of food. Rotarian Duncan MacDonald said: “He sings on High Street on many occasions and his contribution was hugely generous.”
Food bank organisers warn of a further spike of need in the New Year as cash-strapped families run out of food after the festive period.
