The work of Crowborough Community Pantry volunteers has been recognised with a community award.
The award, from Community Action East Sussex, recognises the “the benefits and impacts you’ve made to your community”.
A spokesperson said: “We’re so proud of this achievement — and even prouder of the incredible team that made it possible. A few of our volunteers attended the awards ceremony to represent the whole pantry family, and we couldn’t have been happier to see their hard work celebrated.
“This award is for every single volunteer — from our day-time and night-time food collectors, to the warm and welcoming front-of-house team, to the brilliant behind-the-scenes crew who keep everything running smoothly. You give your time, energy and enthusiasm and we thank you.”
The pantry team, part of Green Transition Crowborough, collects perfectly good, donated food that would otherwise go to waste and redistribute it to anyone who needs it — no matter their circumstances. Its aim is to save waste and help the community.