West Notts College students help to feed and clothe the homeless

Health and social care learners asked for the donations from staff and students and within a fortnight had collected multiple boxes of food which includes tinned goods, pasta, drinks, toiletries, beans and crisps.

In addition more than 80 items of clothing, some brand new, such as jeans, shoes, jumpers and coats were donated to the cause.

Sian Davies, 16, said: “We really wanted to help the homeless as it’s getting close to winter and our thoughts turn to those who are living outdoors. Our bubble chose The Beacon Project to support and we’re so proud of how much we’ve got.”

Students on the Level 1 Award in the Introduction to Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Settings are working in two ‘bubbles’ to ensure safe distanced learning when in the classroom.

As part of their learner enrichment activities, the two bubbles wanted to get involved in a project to help local homeless people.

The second bubble of students have another delivery planned after gathering food items with their learning enrichment and learning companies coach Eleanor O’Hara. This group will be donating to the Mansfield Soup Kitchen.

Tutor Kathryn Baker said: “Our students have all done so well in getting this project off the ground. We hope to continue to support The Beacon Project and the Mansfield Soup Kitchen throughout winter to offer those in need a helping hand.”

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