Kevin Danso and Lucas Bergvall made a Club-led delivery of essential items to our local Foodbanks – North Enfield and Tottenham – continuing our proud annual tradition.
Foodbanks provide emergency food parcels containing at least three days’ worth of nutritionally balanced meals to individuals and families within the community.
The Club is a long-term supporter of its local Foodbanks and makes a donation ahead of Christmas every year, in addition to year-round support, to assist those living in crisis.
The North Enfield Foodbank opened in 2012 to help support those in the community facing a sudden crisis with food support.
Tottenham Foodbank first opened its doors almost six years ago and since then has been providing emergency food parcels for those in crisis across our community. Last winter, Tottenham Foodbank saw 20 per cent more people seeking such help — an additional 166 parcels – with this winter expected to be even busier.
The charity, which also provides essential items such as toiletries, has seen donations fall by 75 per cent since their peak during lockdown, forcing the Foodbank to spend over £5,000 every month on essential supplies to keep shelves stocked.
Kevin visited Tottenham Foodbank last month and helped volunteers prepare for an evening shift, continuing his work as an ambassador for homelessness charity The Passage.
He said: “This is the second time I have been to the local Foodbank, and I have really enjoyed both visits. There are volunteers who are here every day, making sure families in our community are fed, so it is a privilege that as a Club and as individuals we can do our little bit to help at this time of year.”
The Club sits within one of London’s most deprived areas and has long recognised its responsibility to support vulnerable people in our communities during the Christmas period.
Players and coaches across our Men’s and Women’s First Team have been handing out presents on children's wards at our local hospitals this week.
Members of our women’s team also spent time with residents at a local elderly care home recently to help combat the onset of loneliness during the Christmas period.
To find out more about our local Foodbanks and show your support, visit:
North Enfield Foodbank
Tottenham Foodbank