MERKUR Casino has donated £12,000 to MK Food Bank to support its work providing food parcels and crisis assistance to individuals and families across Milton Keynes and surrounding villages.
MK Food Bank operates 13 distribution centres in partnership with more than 100 local agencies, delivering emergency food parcels as well as a “top-up” shop for longer-term support. The charity assists a wide range of people facing hardship, including families fleeing domestic violence, low-income households, and those caring for sick or disabled relatives.
The funding forms part of the MERKUR Community programme, the company’s social responsibility initiative that directs corporate and customer contributions to local charities and groups. Since launch, the programme has provided more than £287,000 to over 120 community organisations across the UK.
Louisa Hobbs, Operations Manager at MK Food Bank, said: “The trustees and staff at MK Food Bank are thrilled that MERKUR has announced its intention to provide funding to support our services this year. This generous grant is greatly appreciated as part of our valued partnership and will enable us to help many residents of Milton Keynes who are facing financial hardship and food insecurity right now.
“The support from MERKUR genuinely means that local families can feed their children and use heating and hot water for longer during the coldest months. On behalf of our community, our very grateful thanks to you all.”
Mark Schertle, Chief Operating Officer at MERKUR, added: “We are very pleased to be supporting MK Food Bank with this funding, helping to provide food for individuals and families in Milton Keynes, where our head office is located, as food poverty is such a large problem in the UK. The organisation aligns perfectly with our values of social responsibility and building communities.”
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MERKUR Casino has donated £12,000 to MK Food Bank to support its work providing food parcels and crisis assistance to individuals and families across Milton Keynes and surrounding villages. MK Food Bank operates 13 distribution centres in partnership with more than 100 local agencies, delivering emergency food parcels as well as a “top-up” shop for…
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