Carlisle United supports local community this Christmas

The Hebron108 meal bank provision, which provides a meal and safe place to those in need, was recently visited by John Halpin, Ryan Godderidge and Teresa Mulholland.

Following the visit, CST staff have arranged to lend a hand in the new year, with volunteers helping prepare a hot meal for one of the 108 meal bank sessions.

As part of this new partnership, the CST and Carlisle United supported the Hebron Christmas Hamper appeal by donating a hamper and selection boxes.

This hamper was received by Rebecca Davidson, who works at the Hebron Evangelical church, before it was split up into many different hampers which were distributed to the local community.

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Teresa Mulholland, CUFC assistant manager said: "It was an overwhelming experience visiting the meal bank provision, the service the Hebron church provide is extraordinary.

"From hot meals, a listening ear, access to health advice and provision of a hot shower and clean clothes. This service is a lifeline for the homeless within the city as well as those experiencing a tough time during the cost-of-living crisis."

Rebecca Davidson also said: "Thank you so much to the CUFC Community Sports Trust for working with us over these past few months. For many life can be tough, 11,700 children in Cumbria live in poverty, that’s 28% of children in the county with 1 in 10 households living in fuel poverty. The cost-of-living crisis affects many Cumbrian families on low incomes, the impact on jobs and health has pushed many families to the brink.

"We are looking forward to CST coming along to cook for our 108 meal bank provision in the New Year. Thank you also to CUFC for the dozen selection boxes; these were shared out during the 108 meal bank provision, providing a Christmas themed treat during the evening."

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