Staff from BME housing association Unity Homes and Enterprise have delivered Christmas provisions to the Leeds South and East Foodbank.

The consignment was boosted by contributions from Unity staff members, as well as contractors TI Security and Neo.

It was dropped off at the foodbank’s warehouse on Millshaw Industrial Estate in South Leeds by Unity representatives Kelly Jennings and Rajesh Chaukria.

Leeds South and East Foodbank is asking local people to help bring festive cheer to individuals and families struggling to eat this Christmas by donating items to the foodbank.

Last year, it distributed food parcels to over 1,500 people across South and East Leeds. It aims to collect 2,000 seasonal items in the run up to Christmas this year.

Local people will be given food parcels containing mince pies, puddings, tinned ham, chocolates and other treats alongside the standard emergency food parcel items. The foodbank partners with frontline care professionals such as health visitors, social workers and other community-based support workers, who are able to identify people in crisis.

Unity Homes and Enterprise was formed in 1987 with the objective of building a strong, BME-led, community housing association to address the needs of black and minority ethnic communities in Leeds. It now manages almost 1,400 properties across the city and in Kirklees, including in Beeston and Holbeck.

Cedric Boston, Unity Homes and Enterprise Chief Executive, said:

“It is a pleasure to play our part in supporting Leeds South and East Foodbank’s Christmas Parcel Appeal.

“They do fantastic work all year round, but particularly at Christmas which can be a challenging period for many people.

“I want to thank colleagues and friends at Unity, TI Security and Neo for their generosity in stepping forward with their own donations.”

Richard Samwell, TI Security Managing Director, said:

“We know we are very fortunate. It is our pleasure to help Leeds South and East Foodbank and wish them all the best in their efforts.”

Barry Whitehead from Neo said:

“We are pleased to support Leeds South and East Foodbank and Unity where possible.”

 

This post is based on a press release issued on behalf of Unity Homes & Enterprise

 

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