Cheltenham explosion: Calls to support community cafe that rallied to help those affected

cheltenham explosion: calls to support community cafe that rallied to help those affected

The Springbank Pantry and cafe was opened in 2020 to support the community during the pandemic and has continued to provide a lifeline for those living in the area ever since. However volunteers at the community space have proven they are on hand to help people in the area in times of crisis, yet need support to continue to do so

Volunteers at the Springbank Pantry and Cafe in Cheltenham, sprung into action to provide a warm safe space for those who were affected by the explosion of a home. Residents who lived near the bungalow blast were evacuated from their homes and needed somewhere to go while emergency services attended the incident.

The cafe was opened in 2020 to support the community during the pandemic and has continued to provide a lifeline for those living in the area ever since. However volunteers at the community space have proven they are on hand to help people in the area in times of crisis, yet need support to continue to do so.

Helen Babbage-Peart, 48, from Cheltenham has set up a Go Fund Me page to help the community asset to continue to provide support for those in need. Helen’s father is a volunteer at the pantry, and knows how vital it is for the work which happens there, to be supported.

Helen said: “The volunteers at the Springbank Pantry and Cafe rallied around and opened up to provide shelter and hot drinks for the residents and emergency services on the night the bungalow caught fire, and they worked right through until the early hours the next morning. I created this fundraiser to support Springbank community group as they are an amazing group of people who work tirelessly supporting local residents.

“They do not hesitate when it comes to going that extra mile. Like the night of the explosion, as soon as they heard they went straight to the cafe to open up and offer support.

“At times they struggle to keep their pantry shelves stocked so the money raised will go along way to helping many local people whom access the pantry and other support services that the group offer .They are always in need of financial support.”

To help the Springbank Pantry and Cafe to keep helping those in need, please visit here.

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