Local housebuilder Crest Nicholson has set up a donation point for the Witney and West Oxfordshire Foodbank at its Colwell Green Sales Suite for visitors and residents to support those in need.

The housebuilder is encouraging anyone who can help to donate non-perishable items the foodbank needs.

Crest Nicholson Chiltern has also sponsored the foodbank, set up a donation point in its office and is participating in Witney Foodbank’s reverse advent calendar scheme. The scheme sees employees add a specific item to the donation point each day throughout November to ensure the foodbank is stocked with essential items.

Members from the Crest Nicholson team recently visited the charity to learn more about how it supports those in the local community with access to essential supplies when they are struggling.

Charlie Joseph, sales and marketing director at Crest Nicholson Chiltern, said: “We are proud to partner with Witney Foodbank to help them continue to provide vital support to those facing hardship. The collection point is located in our sales suite. We are open from Friday to Monday, 10am until 5pm each week, and are extremely grateful for any supplies.”

Stephanie Deslandes from the foodbank said: “We are thankful to Crest Nicholson for their support to our foodbank, which will help us to provide nutritionally balanced food for at least three to five days for people in crisis.”