Domestic appliance specialists, Dacombes of Wimborne, has donated a brand new Liebherr fridge-freezer to Wimborne Community Food Supply.
Based at the Allendale Centre, this voluntary organisation offers free food to families and individuals at a time of crisis. More than 30 volunteers work six days a week to provide hot meals, food parcels and school lunch boxes for those in need.
Elizabeth Barge, who’s been volunteering since the service was launched just after lockdown, said: “We’re overwhelmed with thanks to Dacombes. This new fridge-freezer will allow us to store more of our prepared portions of food that people can take away and heat up at home or if they have no cooking facilities, we can reheat and serve to them in our area at the Allendale.”

Perry Grist, volunteer manager of Wimborne Community Food Supply added: “People from all walks of life are using our service – homeless, those in hostels, sofa surfers and single mums. We also deliver to people with disability issues and some living with dementia. Being able to easily reheat a hot, home-cooked meal can make all the difference.”
Matt Renaut, managing director of Dacombes said: “In the 100 years of trading as an independent business in Wimborne, Dacombes has always sought to support initiatives in the local community. It’s an honour to donate an appliance that will help this impressive resource.”

Wimborne Community Food Supply is seeking volunteer delivery drivers and food collectors. Call the Allendale Centre on 01202 887247 or email info@theallendale.org.
Food donations can be made via Wimborne Co-Op – look out for containers at the supermarket checkouts.