Drax supports UK food banks over Christmas

Drax Group, a leader in renewable energy, has donated £12,000 through its Community Fund to six food banks across the UK, providing vital assistance to individuals and families in need over the Christmas period.

The donations will support food banks located near Drax’s facilities in North Yorkshire, Scotland, and Northamptonshire, helping to provide essential food and supplies to hundreds of people struggling with the rising cost of living.

Each foodbank has been awarded £2,000:

• Selby Community Fridge – Near to Drax Power Station, North Yorkshire
• Stepping Stones – Near Galloway Hydro Station, Dumfries and Galloway
• Hope Kitchen Oban – Near Cruachan Power Station, Argyll and Bute
• Clydesdale Food Bank – Near Lanark Hydro Station, Lanarkshire
• Viewpark Family Centre – Near to Daldowie Fuel Plant, Lanarkshire
• Love Ipswich – Near to Drax’s office in Ipswich, Suffolk

Jane Breach, UK Community & Education Manager, said: “These donations are part of Drax’s ongoing commitment to making a difference to local communities in the areas we operate.

“Christmas can be an especially difficult time for many, and we hope these donations will help food banks meet the increased demand for their services and provide vital support to those in need.”

Chris Hailey-Norris, Chief Executive of Up for Yorkshire said: “I am utterly delighted by the generous donation gifted to the Community Fridge. This will make such a difference to the hundreds of people we support each week and enable us to provide additional essential provisions for people. Thank you so much.”

So far this year, Drax’s Community Fund has awarded over £650,000 in donations, including £57,700 to foodbanks across the world. Donations from the fund have also been given to other food and essentials organisations, youth programmes, education and employability schemes, physical and mental health charities, community spaces and organisations that strengthen the communities where Drax operates.