Entrepreneur and well known Pendle businessman donates hundreds of meals to vulnerable Ribble Valley families struggling to cope in the pandemic
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The founder of Daisy Group, Nelson, this week announced his support for the Ribble FM Community Group, donating 50 two-course meals per week to the charity.
When the lockdown was announced, the group found itself delivering 40 parcels a week to those in
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Katie Blezard, community coordinator, said: “We’re helping a huge spectrum of people across the Ribble Valley, from people living alone, to families without incomes and demand has gone through the roof; our volunteers are working seven days a week to get parcels to those who need them.
“We really appreciate Matthew’s donation of meals which will be warmly welcomed throughout the community and we cannot thank him and all the other generous people for showing their support.”]
Matthew has engaged the services of APB Catering to prepare the meals for Ribble Valley residents
in need.
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Hide AdHe has already committed his personal support to Burnley FC in the Community, Pendle Food For All,
Inspiring Grace, and Nelson Community Mosque; preparing 450 meals in total each week to be split among its beneficiaries.
Daisy Group, a provider of telecoms and business communications services has a strong heritage in
the area and Matthew is passionate about the company’s responsibilities in supporting the local
community.
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Hide AdMatthew said: “The demand for food banks has increased during the current pandemic, yet donations are rapidly decreasing and supplies are scarce. I wanted do my bit and I’d encourage everyone, wherever possible, to try and donate something to their local food bank to help keep these vital services running.”
Tony Black, owner of APB Catering, is using Daisy’s on-site kitchen, to prepare and cook the freshly made food parcels which each contain a nutritious hot meal and pudding.
According to research, almost 12,000 food parcels were handed out by food banks in Lancashire and the North West in 2019, and these figures are expected to dramatically increase as people struggle for money for food during the pandemic.