Leicester South Foodbank (LSFB) has launched the Bell Street Community Hub this week, a space designed to enhance well-being and purpose within the local community.
Market Harborough Building Society donated £60,000 to help Leicester South Foodbank implement this new hub. This project responds directly to the expressed needs of residents for face-to-face interactions and accessible local services, which aligns with the Society’s commitment to supporting their local community.
Bell Street will serve as a vibrant ‘community expo’, showcasing diverse interventions and services from multiple organisations. This approach allows residents to explore and connect with various resources all in one place, tailored to the evolving needs of the community.
The Society worked together with their longstanding charity partner to help establish them in their new home in Wigston by dismantling unused furniture and other redundant equipment from their old office in Market Harborough and installing it in the Hub’s new premises.
“With the support from Market Harborough Building Society, the work of the team in getting us established in our new home has been amazing. They have gone far beyond what was expected, and we are so grateful,” said Bruce Harrison of Leicester South Foodbank.
Annie Cossar, chief customer officer at MHBS and trustee of Leicester South Foodbank, said: “The partnership between MHBS and Leicester South Foodbank is close to my heart. I am proud to see this partnership grow and help impact our local community in new ways.”
