Appeal from Leiston Pantry following Power Cut

Wednesday, 17 July 2024 09:24

An East Suffolk community cafe and pantry that serves hundreds of residents is appealing to the public following a power cut that forced them to throw away hundreds of pounds worth of frozen food.

Project40Seven in Leiston lost power in the early hours of Monday; when it was restored Monday night it was discovered that the freezer wouldn’t turn back on. The charity is now trying to secure a new one, either though a donation of a freezer itself, or by trying to raise funds from the public.The estimated cost of a commercial freezer is more than £3000.

Project40Seven is also appealing for donations of food to replace what had to be thrown away.

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