Roundabout and S12 Community Pantry working together

The Hackenthorpe based group offers a range of free services aimed at making lives better in the community.

One of its many projects includes the collection of unsold and unwanted supermarket food, which is then given away free of charge.

There is also a popular cafe where people can enjoy a hot drink and hot food - again with no charge.

And it was the team’s emergency food service that proved helpful when Roundabout asked for assistance.

“S12 Community Pantry helped us out so much for a young person who had come to our Homeless Prevention service,” Roundabout Prevention Worker Stephanie Fenwick explained.

“We had managed to get him temporary accommodation but he was placed out of area and there were no local food banks.

“S12 Community Pantry sorted out a huge food parcel for him as well as supplying plates and cutlery.

“He was so grateful - he couldn’t believe how much they’d managed to get him and he said how well he would be eating thanks to their efforts.”

S12 Community Pantry’s Jayne Mason said: “We were delighted to offer our help when Roundabout approached us because this is a great example of communities supporting each other and that’s what we are all about.

“We have just reached our first anniversary and are seeing more demand for our services than ever.

“I’ve been involved in helping the local community for the last ten years and I’ve seen so many people needing help due to the cost of living crisis.

“To be involved and see the difference that we make is heart-warming and the reason that we will continue to do it for as long as we are needed.

“We really look forward to working with Roundabout again and supporting more young people to get the help they need.”