Heartless scrap metallic thieves goal Shrewsbury meals charity’s supply van

Shrewsbury Meals Hub, which collects surplus meals from supermarkets and shares it in the neighborhood, is asking for assist after thieves stole the catalytic converter from its supply van final Thursday.

The van – affectionately named ‘Ronnie’ by hub volunteers – was donated by Salopian Lodge of Charity 117 in 2020, and is used every day to rescue tonnes of surplus meals and ship it to native teams who can use it, like neighborhood teams and colleges.

Hub supervisor Tammy Bloodworth stated with the present value of dwelling disaster, the charity was working flat out to assist its neighborhood, and this newest setback had precipitated distress for the charity and it is beneficiaries.

Tammy stated: “The thieves by no means gave a second thought to the consequence of their actions.

“The affect on us and our neighborhood has been super. I don’t perceive how anybody might have finished this. They’ll see from the branding on our van that we’re a meals charity.

“With the price of dwelling disaster hitting onerous, we’re working flat out to assist our neighborhood. That is the very last thing anybody wanted.”

She added: “Because of our wonderful volunteers and supporters, now we have managed to muddle by means of our collections and deliveries over the previous couple of days.

“Bayfield Car Rent has additionally kindly supplied us a van at a decreased worth till we will get Ronnie again on the highway, which is able to make issues so much simpler.”

The Meals Hub is interesting for anybody who has details about the theft to contact the police. It’s also eager to discover a protected base close to its Battlefield depot to retailer the van when it isn’t in use.

It’s asking anybody with details about the theft, or who can supply safe parking so the van isn’t focused once more, to contact Tammy on 07939 999619 or e mail [email protected]