Food bank raider ‘should have talked to us’ say staff
DEVASTATED VOLUNTEERS SAY THEY COULD HAVE OFFERED SUPPORT
VOLUNTEERS at a food bank say they are “absolutely devastated” after thieves broke into their premises overnight.
One worker discovered stock was missing and the shop in Queens Road, Beeston, had been damaged.
Broxtowe Community Project is a charity organisation which offers advice and assistance to people in the area, and operates food and nappy banks for the public.
Announcing the news online on, Sunday, the charity said it was “absolutely devastated” to find out what had happened.
Ellie Winfield, chair of trustees at the charity, said “We just wish this individual would have come in and talked to us instead of doing this.
“We carry out our work because we want to help people.
“If they need support, all they need to do is ask – we’re trying to help people.”
Various items such as laptops were stolen, although staff say nothing of high value was taken. Notitngham locksmith Gouldilocks has been out to the shop and replaced the locks free of charge. The charity, which has only been up and running for two months, has been collecting food in the run-up to Christmas and it’s now asking for donations so they can carry out repairs and continue their work. Meanwhile Gabrielle Bunn, another volunteer at the charity, said: “Thankfully they didn’t take too much of value – only around £50-worth. “It’s more that we’re now having to replace the locks. They stole some keys which are literally worthless – but it’s an inconvenience to us.
“It’s not how we planned to spend our Sunday.” She added: The response from the community has been fantastic and it’s much appreciated.” Anyone who may be able to help police is urged to call 101 and quote crime number 20000631471 of November 29. Anyone who wishes to donate to the charity can make a paypal payment at paypal.com/paypalme/broxtowecp
We just wish this individual would have come in and talked to us instead of doing this
Ellie Winfield