S Harrison makes vital supplies donation

Just prior to Christmas, local company S Harrison delivered over 2000 vital food items to York Foodbank to help meet growing demand over Christmas and the New Year – with a little extra help from Tesco.

“At the beginning of December we were down to just a week’s stock of staple items liked tinned vegetables and fruit, and long life juices,” explained foodbank manager Adam Raffell who was on hand to receive the Harrison delivery at the foodbank’s Clifton Moor warehouse.

“In the face of growing poverty in the city, we depend on donations from individuals and businesses like S Harrison to meet demand. Christmas is a time for giving, but it is vital that we build stock for the New Year too. Donations tail off in January and beyond, but demand remains high. We really appreciate Harrison, along with others, stepping in to help and replenish vital stocks in this way.”

It is the fourth year that Harrison has supported the Trussell Trust York Foodbank, each time with the help of Tesco at Clifton Moor.

Says Harrison’s Andrew Wharton: “No-one should go hungry at Christmas or any other time of the year. At Adam’s request, we have focused our donation on buying tinned carrots, peas, sweetcorn, potatoes and other staple goods. So we were delighted when Tesco stepped in to supplement our donation with gifts of their own – Christmas puddings and selection boxes to add some festive cheer.”

Property and development company S Harrison, with headquarters at the Chocolate Works in York, is the business behind a number of award-winning residential, student and commercial developments in the city, including West Offices for City of York Council.

Says Andrew Wharton: “We believe the developments we deliver genuinely enhance the communities we serve. But we also believe businesses have a wider role to play in supporting the communities in which they work. Each year, as part of that commitment, we link with local charities in this way.”

This year, Harrison has also teamed up with a foodbank in Leith and Edinburgh-based charity Rowan Alba, which provides long-term housing solutions for those facing homelessness.

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