St. Faith’s Foodbank Satellite first birthdayOn 22nd January St. Faith’s Foodbank Satellite celebrated its first birth. Our volunteers Andy, Gill, David and Margaret have been offering a warm welcome on Wednesday mornings to individuals and families in need of emergency food parcels. Citizens’ Advice Bureau advisers – firstly Zac and now Sara - have been on hand to provide advice and support.St. Faith’s Foodbank Satellite provides emergency food parcels with enough food for three days. Food parcels have been provided for individuals, couples and families. The Connect Café runs alongside the Foodbank Satellite providing fellowship over coffee and biscuits and creating a welcoming ambience.Recently volunteers from the main Foodbank Distribution Centre at TS Vancouver have been visiting St. Faith’s Satellite to see how our model works. The main Distribution Centre will shortly be moving to the old St. James’ Surgery where there is space to offer refreshments and support in a larger and more welcoming environment.If you are interested in volunteering or want to know more about the Foodbank please contact the main Foodbank directly on 07582 558143 or pop in to the Hub on a Wednesday morning between 10am and 12noon for a chat.Thank you to all those who have donated items to the Foodbank over the last year, donations both cash and in kind are essential to the continued operation of the Foodbank.
After our Christmas services were over St. Faith’s was once again spreading festive cheer and ensuring no one in our community was forgotten this Christmas by providing a free Christmas lunch to anyone alone, or unable to cook. Revd Kyla Sorensen, Rector at St. Faith’s said: “It’s a heartwarming initiative designed to bring companionship and a sense of belonging.”Thanks to the incredible generosity of local volunteers and donors, a traditional Christmas meal with all the trimmings was provided for over 50 people of all ages. Lunch was followed by a Christmas quiz, a free raffle and a Christmas carol singalong, bringing people some much-needed Christmas cheer, giving them the opportunity to make new friends and share laughter and good food.The event is now in its third year since Revd Kyla and her husband Peter moved to King’s Lynn. “Our volunteers were amazing. It emphasises the power of church and community and the difference small acts of kindness can make during the holiday season".
Thank you to the Guildhall Singers who sang for us at St. Faith’s this evening - a wonderful evening was had by all as hearts and voices brought us the joy of Christmas.
