We were recently contacted by one of our longstanding customers, Neil Townsend, about a foodbank that helps support the homeless in Teignbridge.

 

HITS (Homeless in Teignbridge Support) works with homeless people and those in crisis and need in our community, throughout Teignbridge and neighbouring rural areas. People that HITS have helped include those who are homeless, victims of domestic violence, ex-service personnel, the elderly, families in poverty, disabled people, ex-offenders and many others. HITS are reliant on the kindness of the public, businesses, and volunteers to continue this valuable service within the community.

 

We were able to donate some timber flooring sheets which Neil cut to size for them to make some custom-sized racking. This enabled HITS to reorganise and make space in a room used for storing sleeping bags, household goods and clothing for the homeless and less fortunate. This donation enabled HITS to direct the funds otherwise destined to buy the shelves into buying much needed food. During the last 12 months they have managed to distribute in excess of 10,000 food parcels to residents within the Teignbridge area.