Pack, wrap, stack and vac
13 Goodgymers helped their local community in Merton
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Monday 9th November
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Report written by Chris Carr
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Our 13 strong team descended upon Critical Support Mitcham to help manager Puja with the running of this great support charity.
We soon split into small groups to maximise our effectiveness. A team of 5 headed upstairs to sort clothing donations and wrap Christmas toys and games kindly donated by local businesses.
Meanwhile on the ground floor, cardboard boxes were being flattened, a large consignment of bread was sorted and repacked ready for distribution, fire extinguishers replaced and stairs dusted and cleaned.
Back in the kitchen and perishable food store, the rest of the team rolled up their sleeves and got stuck in quality checking fruit, veg and yogurt. A messy job but someone has to do it!
Finishing off with a well deserved cup of tea, we left the unit in great shape, ready to start a new day.
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Critical SupportA registered charity providing surplus food to disadvantaged people in SW London. We deliver weekly food parcels and offer fresh and dry store food supplies.
We exist for people who need our support, a safe place or other forms of aid during turbulent times in their lives. We support people escaping conflict or dealing with overwhelming emergencies (domestic or international) and local community groups and other charities in South West London. We promote food-waste reduction, diverting Supermarket/shop food surplus to help provide relief to people suffering financial hardship. Provide a reliable and sustainable supply of quality food that meets all food standards to those who need it most. Provide relief and assistance to NHS frontline workers should the need arise in the future.
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