Local foodbanks have been given a £2,500 helping hand thanks to Carlisle Audi.

The company's head office, in Crewe, donated a total of £13,000 to foodbanks within the group's areas and a further £4,000 in January.

Swansway’s charity efforts have seen them give back to the communities where they do business and this campaign aimed to support families and children who have been heavily impacted by the cost-of-living crisis.

Working closely with Carlisle Foodbank on West Tower Street, Carlisle, Swansway first reached out to the foodbank in September last year.

" It immediately became clear that they were experiencing an unprecedented level of demand for their services, something that they expected to worsen over the following months," a spokeswoman said.

"After their initial donation of £1,000 in October 2022, Swansway Motor Group recognised the need for continued support, leading them to make a second donation of £1,500, working with Carlisle Foodbank to tailor the donation to their needs."

This family dealer group was founded in 2003 by Michael Smyth and is now run by him and his three sons; David, Peter and John.

Foodbankd representatives said: “We have the most amazing supporters! Thank you to Swansway Motor Group who had four supermarket deliveries worth £1,000 dropped straight at our door in December.”

Swansway Motor Group Director David Smyth summarised; “After reaching out to these foodbanks last year and learning of the demand that they are experiencing, we decided that it was important to us all at Swansway to support our newly established partners going into the winter months.”

Swansway is looking to continue supporting its foodbank partners in 2023.

The company has also urged the public to join in this support n

"There are many ways to support Carlisle Foodbank, you can donate food, money and your time to the organisation.

"If you’re a local business, there are plenty of opportunities to partner with the food bank. "

To find out more about supporting Carlisle Foodbank: https://www.carlislefoodbank.org.uk/ways-to-donate/
If you are in need of food support, you can find out more about how Carlisle Foodbank can help you:If you are in need of food support, you can find out more about how Carlisle Foodbank can help you: https://www.carlislefoodbank.org.uk/need-help/