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Over 100 food parcels delivered to support Walsall families

Over 100 parcels have been delivered to Walsall Family Hubs this summer that will benefit Walsall families.

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The parcels containing food and essentials have been arranged by Opus People Solutions, the Managed Service Provider for temporary recruitment for Walsall Council.

The Qualified Social Work team at Opus launched a food donation initiative as part of wider efforts to support children, families and individuals in Walsall who may be experiencing hardship.

Opus People Solutions and Walsall Council staff with the donation of food parcels at the North Family Hub.
Opus People Solutions and Walsall Council staff with the donation of food parcels at the North Family Hub. Picture: Opus People Solutions

In recent weeks, the Opus team, colleagues across the Vertas Group and key suppliers have collected donations of food and toiletry items such as pasta, rice, sauces, tinned vegetables, biscuits and personal care items.

Opus People Solutions packing food parcels.
Opus People Solutions packing food parcels. Picture: Opus People Solutions

Donated items have been packed into parcels and distributed through Walsall’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programmes and Family Hubs. It is hoped that the food parcels will help local families have access to the food and support they need.

All four Family Hubs each received around 25 food parcels to give out to families.

Deliveries took place on Tuesday 19 August, with the North Family Hub in Blakenall being the first to receive the parcels.

Food parcels were packed into paper bags to give out to families.
Food parcels were packed into paper bags to give out to families. Picture: Opus People Solutions

Councillor Mark Statham, Portfolio Holder for Children, Families and Lifelong Learning at Walsall Council said: “It’s fantastic to see such generosity and community spirit in action. These food parcels will make a real difference to families across Walsall this summer. I’d like to thank Opus People Solutions, the Vertas Group and all those who contributed to this initiative. Their support helps ensure that children and families accessing our Family Hubs and Holiday Activities and Food programmes have the essentials they need during the school holidays.”

James Carr, Head of Social Work recruitment, Opus People Solutions said: “As a Managed Service Provider for Walsall Council through the WMTemps framework, Opus People Solutions is committed to adding value wherever we can. With many families currently facing challenges, we hope the meal parcels we’ve donated to Walsall’s HAF Programme and Family Hubs help ease some of the pressure and make a small but positive difference to the families who receive them.”