Shoppers provide £14,000 boost for Eastbourne charities

Three local charities have benefitted from commmunity fundraising from the Co-Op.
Co-Op  Eastbourne raises £14,000 for charity 19/4/17 (Photo by Jon Rigby) SUS-170420-080033001Co-Op  Eastbourne raises £14,000 for charity 19/4/17 (Photo by Jon Rigby) SUS-170420-080033001
Co-Op Eastbourne raises £14,000 for charity 19/4/17 (Photo by Jon Rigby) SUS-170420-080033001

Customers and shoppers using the Co-Op membership card have raised more than £14,000 for Eastbourne Food Bank, Eastbourne Shop Mobility, and East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service (WRAS).

Store manager Patti Coomber celebrated with charity representatives and the store team.

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She said, “We’re a close-knit community and our customers and members have relished the opportunity to support such a wide range of local causes whilst doing their everyday shopping.

“It’s a great feeling to know that the groups and charities have had a funding boost from Co-op and can start to put the money to good use.”

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