Each year, the Town Mayor nominates a charity to support, and this year Cllr Rob Comber has chosen to support SHARE Wokingham.
Last Friday he popped in to Norreys Church to see SHARE open their doors with their fabulous selection of offerings of delicious fresh goods. Claire and all the volunteers are so welcoming to all, and it was so heart-warming to see people enjoying spending time there chatting and connecting with others too, which is so important for us all.
Here’s a reminder of why Rob chose to support Share. He said: “This is a local charity, only established during Covid, but demand means it now operates through many different locations, mostly in the town and borough.
It focuses, as its core service, on obtaining and distributing fresh food, which would otherwise be discarded by food wholesalers and retailers.
“Food banks and the like get donations of tinned food, nappies and so forth. But fresh food, which we recommend people eat more of, can be in short supply for some. SHARE provides it to those who need it. They also take the opportunity to talk to people that need its services, to provide social interaction, and to identify other areas of need. I hope you’ll help me support Share through the coming year.”