It was good to visit the East Elmbridge Foodbank at Esher Green Baptist Church today. I was impressed with how – given the social distancing measures and guidelines that are now in place – the local council and voluntary groups are gearing up to support the most needy in our community. I talked through local plans to meet the Coronavirus challenge with Jenny French from East Elmbridge Foodbank, Pastor Ryan Ahern, Surrey County Council Leader Tim Oliver, and Annie Emmins from the Besom charity.
We discussed the delivery of food to the elderly, the vulnerable and other at risk groups – as well as how to ensure a steady supply from wholesalers and robust distribution networks.
As your local MP, I will be supporting them over the coming weeks to reach vulnerable people who are isolated at this difficult time.
