A cheque for £300 has been donated by the Rye and District Lions to the local food bank. The cheque was presented to Penny Kingham by Sue Clay President, of Rye and District Lions, along with  Lions Bill Coleman, Carol Ward and Gill McGannan.
Receiving this donation just before Easter will enable the volunteers to purchase some special treats for children in addition to the usual range of basic groceries and toiletries.
The Rye branch of the food bank operates from the Baptist Church in Cinque Port Street on Wednesdays from 1pm to 3pm. Clients requiring this service come from Rye and surrounding villages. The food bank is available for individuals and families who are struggling to feed themselves
If you or anyone you know requires the support of this service it can be accessed by obtaining a Red Voucher from one of the following:-
- Your local Health Visitor
- Rye Childrens’ Centre
- Rye College/Rye Primary school
- Winchelsea school
- Playden school
- HARC available at Tilling Green Centre on Wednesday morning 10-12am
- Your local Priest or Minister
- East Sussex Discretionary Support Scheme on 0300 330 94
- The food bank directly on 07934 182906 or 07934 184256
Rye Lions is part of Lions International, a charitable fund raising organisation. We raise money for local and international charities and we are currently looking for new members. If you are interested then come to one of our meetings or social events. Please contact the membership secretary Terry Cobby on 01797 252382 or email terry.cobby@btinternet.com
Photo: Christine Emson