An Ipswich college has continued its support of a charity that performs homeless outreach in old buses.
Suffolk New College has donated 15 bags of clothes to The Bus Shelter Ipswich, which will be passed on to those in need.
About 30 students and staff came together to collect clothing.
Ben Ransby and Cherese from Suffolk New College donating clothes to The Bus Shelter. Picture: SNC
Suffolk New College first began working with The Bus Shelter in September last year, when it donated a series of food parcels.
Cherese Bradnum, curriculum co-ordinator for foundation learning, said that students learnt valuable lessons by offering a helping hand.
She said: “I have a soft spot for the organisation. They do so much great work in the community.
“There is a stigma about using foodbanks and organisations like this but there shouldn’t be.
“I was a single mum and I relied on a food bank. It was a lifeline – and the work that The Bus Shelter does in supporting local people is incredible.
“We are so proud to help them out.”
Gareth Brenland, who started The Bus Shelter in 2016 after giving up a career as a builder, said he was grateful for the support – which he described as ‘inspiring’.
He added: “We rely on donations from local businesses and individuals.
“The more help we get means the more help we can give.”
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