Penarth Food Pod volunteers donate more than just their time to the community

Penarth Food Pod volunteers have recently donated their volunteer rewards to Ty Hafan hospice in Sully, as part of the recent ‘Gift it Forward’ campaign.

Viv and Jill, two of the long-standing volunteers at the Penarth Food Pod, recently received rewards from Value in the Vale for as a thank you for volunteering their time to support the Food Pod and local community.

However, the volunteers were eager to generously gift their rewards forward to families at the Ty Hafan hospice in Sully as part of Value in the Vale’s latest ‘Gift it Forward’ campaign.

The volunteers presented a wonderful selection of rewards to the hospice who were delighted to receive them, from free coffees and carwashes to beauty items, toiletries, and baby items.

Their generosity, in choosing to benefit families at Ty Hafan Hospice in Sully, speaks volumes about the spirit of community and compassion.

Lianne Young, our Digital Engagement and Volunteering Officer, said: “The generosity of our Penarth Food Pod volunteers is truly inspiring.

“By donating their earned rewards, they are not only supporting families at Ty Hafan Hospice but also making a lasting impact on the entire local community.

“Their kindness and commitment are a testament to the power of giving back, creating positive change where it's needed most."

The dedication of volunteers like Viv and Jill highlights the positive impact that the Food Pod has had on the community.

Since opening in Penarth in 2021, volunteers at the Food Pod have supported the local community by offering residents tinned and perishable goods, toiletries and hygiene products on a pay-as-you-can basis.

Any member of staff wishing to learn more, or even get involved, can visit Value in the Vale.