Kibble young people fundraised £3,000 worth of food for the foodbank in Ferguslie, which is ran by Darkwood Crew community group.
Pupils from Kibble’s Goudie Academy fundraised over £1,500 through their Christmas Fayre in support of Darkwood Crew, a charity with the mission to help Ferguslie flourish. The Senior Leadership Team at Kibble were inspired by the dedication shown by the young fundraisers and agreed to match the amount raised to bring the final count to £3,000.
Executive Director, Neil McMillan described how impressed the entire Senior Leadership team were to hear of the fundraising efforts: “The motivation young people and staff have shown in helping others is outstanding.”
“Young people take the time to select which charity to fundraise for and knew their efforts had the potential to help the foodbank enormously. We are more than happy to get involved as we know our additional contribution is directly making a difference to families in need of extra support.”
As the final tally was confirmed, young people and their teachers went to Asda to select essential food items for families who need extra support before delivering it to Darkwood Crew.
Home Economics Teacher, Carol explains careful thought was given to what staple foods would make the biggest difference: “when going to Asda to buy the food we would donate, young people immediately mentioned chocolate selection boxes. Although a thoughtful idea, we helped young people understand we’re helping families who may be struggling to have a hot meal. Everyone was in full agreement we had to buy the essentials as families are entitled to a nutritious, healthy dinner.”
“It was extremely moving to see young people fully get behind the cause and work together to help others.”
Teacher, Carol and young people went shopping.
Everyone helped stock the shelves and cupboards.
Maths and Employability Teacher, Alicia was grateful for everyone involved. It was a big team effort to organise the Christmas Fayre and fundraise the significant total: “a big well done and thank you to all our young people, staff and teachers who helped to make lovely decorations, baked cakes, made posters or even served on a stall.”
Darkwood Crew Community Market operates every Thursday from 11am in the Tannahill Centre in Ferguslie. The powerful provision is entirely volunteer run by remarkable and compassionate individuals who gift their time to source essential food items and help families feel less anxious about their next meal.
Last Christmas, Darkwood Crew assisted 223 people at the market with a further 53 members receiving a Christmas Hamper on Christmas Eve to ensure they were catered for during the Christmas and New Year one-week shutdown.
Teacher, Alicia with Tannahill Facilities Manager, Christopher and Teacher, Carol.
Darkwood Crew Project Lead and Secretary, Terry was overwhelmed with Kibble’s generous contribution: “What an incredible support to our community market, thank you ever so much to everyone involved. The difference Kibble continues to make with their consistent fundraising efforts cannot be overstated. We are beyond grateful for Kibble’s support in helping some of the most marginalised community members.”
Tannahill Facilities Manager, Christopher found the support remarkable: “Kibble has helped fully stock our cupboards for the most demanding time of year. Christmas can put extra demands on families and now those struggling know they can access support.”
There was great effort put into helping Darkwood Crew. From organising the Christmas Fayre and planning fundraising activities to inviting the wider staff team who came ready to support. All the way through to looking at the fully stocked shelves and cupboards at the community market. By Kibble raising the significant amount, Darkwood Crew can confidently help families throughout Christmas.