'Incredibly generous': Who Gives A Crap toilet roll company makes huge donation in South Yorkshire
A South Yorkshire social enterprise is handing out toilet paper, kitchen rolls and tissues to hundreds of local community projects and families following a major donation.
Eco-friendly toilet paper brand Who Gives A Crap has donated 39 pallets of materials to the Food Aware Community Interest Company for distribution. It follows surplus stock being indentified by the brand’s supply chain partner Woodland Group, which has warehouses in Doncaster.
Sean Gibbons, managing director of Food AWARE CIC, said: "This incredibly generous donation has been warmly welcomed, especially as many deprived communities continue to struggle to feed their families and afford basic household essentials during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
"The average cost of a budget to mid-range toilet roll is around 45 pence each. For many of the households we support – often with young children – this seemingly small expense can quickly add up to the equivalent of an entire family meal each week. For families already having to make difficult choices, where parents often go without food to ensure their children can eat, the impact of this donation is simply invaluable.”
He added: “We are excited to continue working with Woodland Group and Who Gives A Crap to provide further surplus supplies to people in crisis. Through our network of dedicated community partners across the region, we are committed to ensuring that no one has to choose between basic hygiene essentials and food. I would also like to extend a huge thank you to Jade Dyer at Doncaster Chamber for the initial introduction and support.”
Jim Smith, account manager at Woodland Group, added: “We’re very pleased to see our close partnership with Who Gives A Crap making such a tangible impact. We’re delighted to have supported Doncaster Chamber and Food AWARE CIC on this initiative and look forward to exploring further opportunities to help local communities.”
David Titman, marketing director at Who Gives A Crap said: “We believe everyone deserves access to a clean, safe toilet – whether at home or in the community. That’s why we’re proud to support Food AWARE CIC and the incredible work they’re doing to help families across Yorkshire and Humberside. Huge thanks to the Woodland Group and Doncaster Chamber for helping to get this surplus into the hands of those who need it most.”