EVERYONE knows how important vegetables are to a healthy diet.
Barratt and David Wilson Homes have supported the SYDNI Centre in Leamington with a £500 donation towards its Community Veg Bag scheme.
The community centre offers a range of services including the Community Veg Bag scheme which provides healthy food to struggling families in and around the area.
Centre manager Helen Jones said: “The SYDNI Veg Co Op has been operating out of the SYDNI Centre in various guises for over 15 years. It began as part of a healthy eating initiative in connection with the NHS’ Five a Day campaign.
“SYDNI Veg Co Op currently hands out anything from 50 to 60 bags of vegetables per week. We currently offer about five free bags to individuals who are most in need and struggling with the cost of living. This is currently funded by Warwick District Council.
“We work collaboratively with a wide range of partner organisations to target the most vulnerable and those in need to enable access to support. The services include mental health support, drop-ins, sports activities, arts, and crafts groups, bingo, and education such as ESOL classes and English and Maths classes for children.
“The centre has a popular cafe which offers affordable drinks, hot and cold meals for visitors and provides catering for training and events. Last year, we delivered cookery workshops as part of the SYDNI Warm and Well Hub. The workshops have successfully developed budgeting and cooking skills for individuals struggling with the cost of living.”
Visit www.sydni.org for more information.
