Food banks across Shropshire, Staffordshire and Telford & Wrekin have received a substantial funding boost from Housing Plus Group.
The social landlord has donated £6,000 across five different food banks, to help support them this festive season.
The grants were given to House of Bread and Rising Brook Food Bank, in Stafford, Kingsway Foodbank, in Wombourne, Cannock and District Food Bank, in South Staffordshire and Food Bank Plus at St Barnabus Church in Shrewsbury.
Kevin Davies, Head of Neighbourhoods at Housing Plus Group, said: “We are delighted to have been able to help these food banks, who provide an essential service to people in our local communities.
“Food banks need our support at Christmas more than ever, and we hope our donations will help people who are struggling this festive season.”
The donations will help the food banks stock up on essentials that people need but sadly may not be able to afford.
Stewart, who heads up the Kingsway Foodbank team, said: “Kingsway Foodbank has been very grateful for the support of Housing Plus Group over a number of years. It has helped us to deliver over 400 parcels across South Staffordshire to 84 families and individuals during 2025.”
Housing Plus Group also recently confirmed its ongoing partnership with Telford Crisis Support (TCS). TCS is an organisation it works closely with to ensure our tenants, who might be facing financially challenging times, can access the crisis services provided.
Erin Aston, Telford Crisis Support Co-Ordinator, said: “We at TCS are really pleased to receive the grant monies from Housing Plus Group and really appreciate its continued support.”
Deb Morrison, Financial Inclusion Manager at Housing Plus Group, added: “Our Money Matters team work very closely with Telford Crisis Support, and they provide such a wide range of vital help and support to the households that we work with. Our ongoing support will help them continue their great work across our local communities.”
Housing Plus Group’s community fund, delivered in partnership with Jewson and Efficiency East Midlands Limited (EEM), supports grass-roots organisations in Staffordshire, Shropshire and Telford. Local charities and voluntary groups can apply for grants online at: https://www.housingplusgroup.co.uk/contact/my-community-fund/