At Loaves and Fishes we partner with many organisations and we appreciate the support of each and every one of them. We recently received a testimonial from East Kilbride Rugby Club explaining why it had decided to support Loaves and Fishes. Below is what the president, Brendan McNulty, had to say.
Why did we choose Loaves & Fishes?
Shortly after I became president of East Kilbride Rugby Football Club I met Lesley Davidson in a social environment and got chatting about what she did. To say I was astounded at the work her and her team were doing was an understatement. I actually could not believe that there was such a pressing requirement, in my home town, for a service providing food to those who could not afford it.
A little while later I held discussions with other committee members and we decided to adopt the charity as our partner charity. It was chosen from one of several charities and there were several reasons why:
- At the time the charity was providing 200 food parcels per week for families in East Kilbride and surrounding areas. (this number has since risen steeply.)
- It was a non-referral non-judgmental food bank.
- I had visited their service to see 50+ volunteers working in freezing conditions. (Now over 70 although conditions better since the move.)
However, probably the main reason was the incredible drive, commitment and vision that Lesley demonstrated in the several meetings I had with her. Simply put I had never met anyone who had the presence of mind, strength of will and overflowing compassion that she did for the work that she does, without ever complaining.
In my day job I come across many charities and business organisations and I would comfortably state that the management team at Loaves & Fishes is among the most dedicated, skilled and caring that I have ever met.
I look forward to seeing how they develop the community hub after the hugely successful transition from the Singer Road Units to the Greenhills Community Hub, a transition designed and implemented with incredible thought and efficiency.
Hats off to them from all at EKRFC!
Brendan McNulty,
EKRFC President
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