The charity, set up in 2014, provides members with a wide variety of nutritious foods including milk, bread, cheese and eggs. They purchase food from Fareshare each week as well as local supermarkets.
Sean Thomson, treasurer at The Green Treehouse Charity, said: “The social supermarket is an essential project in the community, people rely on us. Over the last few months, the cost of living crisis has meant we have had a 48% increase in people coming through our doors so the donation will mean we can continue to support our families for another month and in the run up to Christmas.”
The food pallet alone will support around 50-60 families a week for a whole month.
The charity was originally set up as a support group prior to the pandemic and, in 2020, the supermarket was established to support families struggling with food poverty. Members can choose ten items of food, essential household goods and toiletries for £5.
Sean continues: “Not only does the charity provide food, but it also motivates members to gain the skills needed to change their situations, with the long term aim of stopping them needing third party support.”
This is done through projects such as cooking classes, teaching members nutritional information and how to eat well on a budget.
Amanda Hollins, area sales manager for Redrow NW, said: “The Green Treehouse is a wonderful charity that helps those most in need in the Congleton community. The fact that more and more families are struggling to buy food due to the cost of living crisis, means the work the charity does is crucial and I’m really pleased we could support them through our community fund.”
The community fund is linked to Redrow’s Round Hill Gardens development, off Manchester Road.
The development is split into two phases – Blossoms and Woodlands.
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