Ripon primary students supporting local community this winter
They donated non-perishable foods to Ripon Community House as part of their harvest festival
A Ripon primary school have done their bit to support a local food bank this winter.
Outwood Primary Academy Greystone asked all those who could to donate any dried or tinned goods as part of the academy’s harvest celebrations. All the goods donated were then given to Ripon Community House.
Over 62kg of non-perishable food was handed over to the charity, which supports families who are struggling to make ends meet.
Emma Abbott, Principal at Outwood Primary Academy Greystone, said:
“We wanted to look for a local charity to help as we know this time of year can be very difficult so we knew the generosity of our families would really help them.
"Obviously we want to make our children into well rounded children so we wanted to develop their knowledge of the local community and what they can do to help.
"We are very thankful to all those who contributed towards our collection and donation. Their generosity will only serve to help someone who needs it as we enter what is likely to be a difficult time of year for some people.”
Caroline King, Booking, Volunteer and Project Manager at Ripon Community House, said:
“We are thankful to Outwood Primary Academy Greystone for their generous donation. Their kind and selfless donation will aid us as we work with members of our community to help them.”
Ripon Community House offers a safe environment and facilities for all the community, and was formerly the Hospital Wing of the old Workhouse on Allhallowgate, Ripon.
The building was renovated in 2006 and is now run by a charity, Ripon Community House Limited, which administers the building. It is a community facility for the benefit of Ripon and the surrounding area.