Why community connection is so important

We collect surplus food every morning from Coop, Dartmouth. The staff are so helpful and lovely, they pop in to the cafe and see how their donations help local people.

They also know about the other support we offer and have signposted people struggling to the cafe.

They mentioned an elderly, vulnerable lady trying to use the cash machine and telling people her pin number. They contacted us and read the name on her debit card, we knew her and her family.

We contacted the family and she has finally got the help she needs after months of the family raising concerns about her safety.

Imagine if she lived in a big city, who would have noticed?

It’s the connections we have made over the years, working together, because we all have a part to play in keeping our community safe.

Thank you Joe and all the staff at Coop for going above and beyond for our community.

Bless ya.x