Dereham Food Cabin makes a ‘profound difference’
The Food Cabin in Dereham, led by Wellspring Family Centre, has been commended by Norfolk’s Lord Lieutenant Lady Dannatt for the work it does providing affordable food to families in the area.
The community cooperative provides food and household products at a reduced cost and supports close to 300 families around the Dereham area.
Lady Dannatt wrote to Food Cabin co-ordinator Jayne Olley and said: "I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks for the extraordinary commitment, compassion and energy to you bring to Dereham Food Cabin every week.
"Your willingness to give your time, your kindness and your care brings dignity, connection and hope to people across Norfolk. The support you offer makes a profound difference to the lives of those who rely on the Cabin. That is a remarkable gift."
"Please know how deeply valued you are. The difference you make is real, it is lasting and it is noticed. Thank you."
Jayne Olley said: “I was quite blown away, it’s absolutely wonderful to be recognised for the work we do in our community. We are however part of a bigger team working closely to combat food poverty in Dereham. The Salvation Army, The Dereham Aid Centre, Love Dereham, The Food Bank and us at The Food Cabin make up The Dereham Food Forum. This reconstruction is as much for them as it is for us.”
The cabin is open to everyone and is located at Wellspring Family Centre, It opens 9-11.30am on Tuesdays and 10am-12pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Norfolk Deputy Lord Lieutenants Han Yang Yap and Victoria Keith visited the Food Cabin to meet volunteers and see the work in action.
Image shows Norfolk deputy Lord Lieutenants Han Yang Yap (left) and Victoria Keith (right) with volunteers (second left to second right) Jenny Chalkley, Richard Chalkley, Wendy Price, Barbara Consadine, Jayne Olley, Oksana Hulova,Sue Davis, Linda Thompson and Martin
This story originally appeared in the Eastern Daily Press