A PARTNERSHIP between a bakery chain and a debt counselling service provides around 40 families with surplus food each week.
Gail’s Bakery in Market Place has been in partnership with the Henley Debt Centre, based in the d:two centre, for around two years.
The centre, which is supported by the national charity Christians Against Poverty, launched in July 2022 to help residents manage their personal finances and alleviate poverty.
As part of the chain’s efforts to achieve zero food waste, it donates its surplus of food and baked goods to local community projects and charities.
Kheiro Dellali, who has been the manager for about two years, said it is a valuable service to those in need. He said: “We donate pretty much everything…