Three of us arrived at Frenford Food bank to find 50 food orders to be packed. Luckily we had four lovely friends of Frenford to help too. As usual both teams gelled really well, working together and helping one another out or facilitating rest and refuel breaks. Just as we thought we had finished another two were added so in the end 52 packages were picked and packed.

Linda and Ed had already been there twice this week prepping for today and must have done a good job of organising things as we seemed to finish really quickly and a shout out goes to Peter for using his valuable annual leave to give the task his invaluable help.

4 Good Gymmers and 4 friends of Frenford joined forces to provide 49 local families with extra food supplies this week.

A massive welcome to our newest GGR member and Foodbank Helper Nav. It was Nav's first mission and with very little training she was picking and packing like an old hand.

Linda was having a clumsy day and had to jump out of the way of low flying tins of tomatoes and Peter nearly got hit by a Milk carton that shot through a bag which didn't have a bottom in it 😬 Maybe a need for GG toe protector image wear 😂 Ed as always kept calm and carried on throughout.

The rest of the session went very smoothly and we even had time for a little tidy up before making our weary way home.

5 GGR foodbank regulars turned up today to pick and pack for Frenford Foosbank.

Ed and Linda started setting everything up soon joined by AJ who was keen to start her last shift with GGUK before moving to the USA. AJ has been a keen supporter of GG food banks across the boroughs and has already scoped out food banks stateside so she can help out across the pond. 🙌🏻

Massive kudos goes out to Peter and Kathryn who gave up days off work to come help out, especially as Kathryn was under par due to dental work and also roped in her Mum to help. 🤩

Along with other volunteers we soon got 47 packages picked and packed ready to go just taking a small break to snack on Victor the Vegan Caterpillar (made from fruit as we've had too much left over cake lately) to help celebrate Peters belated 50th Birthday and AJ's forthcoming adventures 🤗

As usual it was a great session at Frenford Foodbank. Good Gymmers and non members as working together as one big convivial team. Ed, Linda and Peter were there early busily setting up, before getting stuck into packing. AJ did a great job packing and mentoring some young-uns. Vicky cycled in and, despite being flustered from getting a little lost on the way, threw herself straight in to packing. Sharon did a sterling job calling some of the users to find out what they needed.

We were all finished and tidied up by lunchtime, well done to all of us 🥳. Sorry not many photos. I really must start nominating a photographer when I set these things up 🤦‍♀️

Five of GGR's finest arrived to help out at Frenford Foodbank.

Linda and Ed arrived early to set up. They were soon joined by last minute and very welcomed sign up Kathryn who helpfully brought along her Mum to assist us. We also welcomed back our Helena who can't always get to food bank but is always a valuable member of the team when she does. Last but not least AJ came to celebrate her 200th good deed with us. In keeping with tradition (which began with her 100th) she started with a spillage 🙄😂.

Along with the Frenford volunteers we all worked alongside each other helping one another out and getting the job done by lunchtime so 50 local households will be a little better off for it. We even had time to have a little tea break with the usual party guest Colin🐛.

Husband and Wife team Eddie and Linda were the only two official GGrs signed up for Frenford FoodBank today but our Kathryn sent her Mum along in her stead and she was a great help. The three of us together with other Friends of Frenford soon sorted out over 50 food parcels for local people.