A care home in Salisbury held its very own food donation point to celebrate this year's harvest festival.
Residents and team members at Care UK’s Salisbury Manor welcomed the community to donate their extra, unused or unwanted non-perishable food items to the home’s very own food bank drop-off point amid this year's harvest festival.
The food bank drop-off point was live at Salisbury Manor for a number of weeks, where it gathered dozens of items to be donated to Salisbury Pantry. The home also raised £144 selling cakes at the Salisbury Foodie Market, which was handed over with the food donations.
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Salisbury Manor adorned the home with autumnal decorations and held a church service with Emmanuel Church. Following the service, residents and guests indulged in harvest-inspired treats including pumpkin-shaped biscuits and pumpkin lattes.
General manager at Salisbury Manor Skye Williams said: “At Salisbury Manor, we are always looking for ways to give back and support our community and local charities, which is why we’re delighted to support the Salisbury Pantry.
“In these challenging times, we know many people may be struggling, and with Christmas fast approaching, it’s more important than ever to support food banks which provide a vital lifeline for many members of our local community.
“We’d encourage those who have unwanted or unused items to do the same and donate to help those in need.”
To find out more about Care UK’s Harvest Festival, please visit: careuk.com/harvestfestival
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