In celebration of the Sikh New Year festival, Vaisakhi the Staines Metro Bank donated over 60 items of food to the Gurseva foodbank.
Gurseva is a 100% volunteer led organisation which helps who are vulnerable in the local community. The charity provides hot food, refreshments, clothing, sanitary products, and a friendly ear to those who are homeless or in shelters.
“A huge thank you to everyone who donated for the Gurseva Foodbank”, said Staines Metro Bank Assistant Store Manager, Jasmine Betts. “As a community bank, we want to make a difference to our local communities. We are one of over 25 of our stores that collected for local foodbanks to help local residents and families in need.”
The need for local foodbanks has never been greater with more than 14 million people in the UK living in poverty – including nearly 5 million children.
Staines Metro Bank is located at Unit S1B Two Rivers Retail Park, Mustard Mill Road, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey, TW18 4WB.The store is currently open Monday – Saturday 8.30am - 6pm. Sunday: 11am - 5pm.