'Lifeline' community larder secures £5k humanitarian funding

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A community larder will continue to support locals hit by the cost of living after receiving a £5000 cash boost.Through public votes Eaglesham & Waterfoot Community Larder won its bid for a Humanitarian Fund from Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire to ensure its survival over the next year.The charitable venture is the brainchild of local community worker Freya Young who started the larder to help those in need throughout the coronavirus pandemic.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Filled with a large variety of essentials such as canned food, toiletries, household staples, nappies, pet food and luxury items you can't find at a food bank the larder has become an invaluable community resource for many struggling families.Freya told us: "I am absolutely delighted to have been successful with my bid to the humanitarian fund."It was so heartwarming to see the community get behind the larder and vote for us to win."We were up against around 19 other projects for votes so I’m so pleased we were successful and will be able to continue delivering our service in 2023."Freya started the community larder back in January 2021 when she saw a lot of people struggling to make ends meet while on furlough.And she says the need for this vital local service has gotten greater as the cost of living crisis developed from