Motion text
That this House congratulates 1st Step Development Ventures on receiving £18,507 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the grant will support staffing of their community food pantry in Falkirk for a year; further notes that the organisation redistributes excess food from local businesses that would otherwise go to waste; recognises that the funding will enable it to continue supporting over 400 vulnerable people and families each week, as well as its team of more than 30 volunteers, many of whom are themselves vulnerable; highlights the dedication of those volunteers; and commends the organisation’s vital role in tackling food insecurity and supporting communities across the Falkirk area.
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There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.