We are delighted to share some truly heart-warming news. Waitrose Berkhamsted has awarded Dacorum Community Trust £500 through their green token community giving scheme – funding that will go directly towards our emergency kitchen starter packs for people who are moving into new accommodation.
Imagine moving into new accommodation following a period of homelessness, or perhaps you had to leave everything behind to flee a dangerous or difficult situation. Of course you are grateful for the four walls and a roof, but you have no plate to eat from, no mug to make a cup of tea and no cutlery, no utensils.
That is exactly where Dacorum Community Trust steps in with the help of Waitrose Berkhamsted. Our emergency kitchen starter packs bring together essential items – including crockery, cutlery, utensils, and more – and place them directly in the hands of individuals and families when they are needed the most.
Waitrose’s green token scheme invites shoppers to vote for their favourite local causes each time they visit the store. The tokens add up, and the charity with the most support at the end of the scheme period receives a share of the funding. It is a wonderfully simple idea that turns an everyday shopping trip into a meaningful act of community generosity.
Our Trust Manager, Dena, visited Waitrose Berkhamsted to accept the cheque in person. “This funding will make a tangible difference to people at one of the most vulnerable moments in their lives,” said Dena. “A kitchen starter pack might seem like a small thing, but for some it is the difference between a house and a home.”
We are incredibly grateful to the team at Waitrose Berkhamsted, and to every single shopper who placed a token in our box. Your support helps us be there for people in our community when they need it most.
To find out more about the work we do, or to support us, please visit www.dctrust.org.