A community kitchen based at the rugby club in Honiton is said to be 'overwhelmed' by the generosity of people and businesses, after receiving a delivery from Waitrose Sidmouth yesterday (April 8).

The upmarket supermarket chain are the latest to donate a substantial quantity of produce, which will be cooked-up by Cathy McCollum and her team at The Random Kitchen.

Thanks to Community Champion of Waitrose Sidmouth, Julie Marish, the store has offered three cages of food and has already delivered the first lot.

Councillor Tony McCollum said: "It's overwhelming the generosity of supermarkets, such as Waitrose.

"Without them, and others, we would struggle to provide our much needed services on the ground."

TRIP Deputy Manager, Sharon Thorne, was also humbled by the Easter gifts to be shared amongst the hardworking volunteers.

She also took the opportunity to applaud Michael Harwood (pictured above) who has been instrumental in setting up the support/volunteer database for TRIP.

Sharon commented: "People, such as Michael, have been wonderful in helping us to get this operation off the ground, so effectively.

"It's brilliant to have such hardworking and multi-skilled members onboard.

"Honiton should be very proud of the way the community has stepped up in this time of crisis."

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