Vocational Studies Students Lead Successful Food Drive for Local Charities

In a powerful demonstration of community spirit, Vocational Studies students of Stamford College were proud to support local charities, Second Helpings and The Trussell Trust, by organising a ‘Food Drive’, in which staff and students were invited to donate essential food items to those in need.

Second Helpings, run in partnership with Stamford Methodist Church, redistributes surplus food nearing its best before date, utilising donations in the Saturday Café, Food Pantry, and Community Fridge. Meanwhile, The Trussell Trust combats hunger and poverty through a network of food banks, providing emergency support to those in crisis. In supporting these charities, the Stamford College community united to address food insecurity and support vulnerable people within the local area.

Assistant Principal of Student Experience and Support at Stamford College, Julie Addison, shared, “Inspire Education Group plays a vital role in shaping the fabric of the local communities we serve.

Through initiatives like this Food Drive, and our ongoing involvement in ‘Good for Me, Good for FE’, we’re not just educating students, we’re empowering them to be active, compassionate members of society who understand the importance of supporting those in need”.

The national campaign, ‘Good for Me, Good for FE’, drives a sustainable programme of community action among further education Colleges. Staff and students from Inspire Education Group have participated in a diverse range of volunteering and fundraising activities in the last year, including a tree planting project at Stamford Cemetery. The recent Food Drive further exemplifies the College’s united effort in supporting those in need.

Inspire Education Group extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone that contributed to the Food Drive. Your generosity has undoubtedly made a meaningful difference to the lives of local people.