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There was plenty of activity at the Pantry on Wednesday morning. In the South Room, our Pantry users were delighted to receive Easter treats, while the Main Hall was buzzing with friendly conversation over tea, coffee and biscuits. We were also pleased to welcome representatives from Alcoholics Anonymous, Breakeven Gambling Support, and Arun District Council’s Energy Efficiency team, who were on hand to offer information and support. Looking ahead to next Wednesday, we’re excited to be hosting a special Easter Pantry Meal. Our guests will be treated to delicious fish and chips, generously paid for by The Quill Pub, L. Guess Jewellers, Cuff Miller, and FA Holland Funeral Care. We are incredibly grateful for their kindness and support in helping us make Easter a little brighter for our community. If you would like to help us top up our cupboards, we are short of: milk, cereals, pasta sauce, microwave rice, and biscuits. Thank you so much for your help. The Pantry Team
As we look forward to spring and Easter, a time of renewal, we are very aware of the challenging world in which we live. Events in the Middle East are already having an impact, with rising fuel costs adding further pressure to already stretched household budgets. This is a concern not only for the families we support, but also for you, our valued supporters. We are therefore especially grateful that, despite these challenges, our income remains stable.Your generosity continues to shine through. Easter eggs are already arriving, just as books did for World Book Day and gifts for Mothering Sunday. You are all amazing, and we are truly thankful for everything you do.In this spirit of gratitude, I would like to publicly thank Becca Carter and Gill Sutton for their incredible contributions to FSW over the years. During her 17 years with us, Becca has supported families in Bognor, the Storrington Deanery, and more recently in Rustington and Angmering. Her dedication to building resilience through community has had a lasting impact on many families.In the Rye Deanery, Gill has been working tirelessly to support families facing a wide range of challenges in a remote area that is often overlooked. Over the past five years, her commitment has helped ensure that our work is well known locally, and that many families now have a brighter future thanks to her efforts.As Becca moves on to new opportunities and Gill begins her retirement, on behalf of everyone connected with FSW, I would like to thank them both and wish them every happiness for the future.As we continue through Lent, I hope you all have a blessed Easter and find hope and renewal as dawn breaks on a new day.With my best wishes,Martin and the FSW Team
