Red Funnel has hit a major milestone in its fundraising efforts for its Charity of the Year, the Isle of Wight Foodbank.
Together with customers and colleagues, the company has raised over £21,000 to support the foodbank’s vital work in the community.
Delivering the news in person, CEO Fran Collins spent time with the team and volunteers to see the operation behind the scenes.
Fran assisted with sorting donations and packing boxes and gained insight into the Foodbank’s Reverse Advent Calendar initiative.
Throughout November, the Foodbank is inviting everyone to take part by assembling a box and donating a small item each day, totalling 24.
Completed Reverse Advent boxes can then be dropped off at the Foodbank’s Love Lane warehouse in Cowes by Friday 29th November or dropped off at any Red Funnel terminal or participating supermarket collection points.
Following her visit, CEO Fran Collins commented:
“I was quite simply blown away by the amazing team at the Isle of Wight Foodbank.
"They deliver their essential and hugely effective food distribution work with great compassion and commitment.
"Beyond food essentials, they help individuals find work, access benefits, improve budgeting skills, and help to address mental health challenges – making a truly meaningful, holistic impact for those in crisis.
"They really are making material improvements at a fundamental level. They are true community heroes.”
Kay Lewis, Manager of the Isle of Wight Foodbank, added:
“We are absolutely delighted and so grateful for the generosity of all the passengers that have travelled on Red Funnel.
"By contributing a little extra on their ferry fare over the last year, it will make a big difference for us.
"Due to the cost-of-living crisis, understandably our donations are down, so this will help top up our resources and, in turn, help local people out of crisis."
Red Funnel will soon be announcing its shortlist of nominated charities for its Charity of the Year 2025, which will then be open to a public vote.
You can find further information about the Isle of Wight Foodbank online.
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