A good cause has received a welcome cash boost thanks to a grant worth £1,500 awarded by community-conscious colleagues at Tesco stores in Ely.
Ely Baby Bank was able to celebrate after receiving a cheque for £1,500, which will provide baby formula and food to Ely families in need.
The funding came from Tesco’s Stronger Starts scheme, in partnership with the Groundwork charity, which supports many Ely community projects and good causes, giving away thousands of pounds.
Cilla Palmer, founder at Ely Baby Bank, said: “The demand for formula milk and baby food is rising, and we now support 100 families a week. In just three months, formula requests doubled from 30 to 62 tubs, even with a one-per-month limit.
“Thanks to Tesco’s generous £1,500 donation, we can address this growing need by stocking essential baby food and improving our storage. This support will ease financial pressure on parents, reduce food insecurity, and create a welcoming space for families.”
Ely shoppers can use the Stronger Starts scheme to support local groups by dropping the Tesco community token they receive at checkout into the relevant voting box as they leave the store.
Claire De Silva, Head of Community at Tesco, applauded both organisations essential work for its community. She added: “We’re delighted that we can help Ely Baby Bank to continue its vital service in the Ely community. Stronger Starts invites our customers to use their blue tokens to vote for local schemes they feel will benefit children and young people, and it’s so good to see the impact that the funding makes.”
More information about Stronger Starts is available at https://tescostrongerstarts.org.uk
To find about more about the Ely Baby Bank visit www.elybabybank.com.
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