Motion · S5M-23505 · 26 Nov 2020
Benarty and Lochgelly Food Collection and Fundraising
The motion
That the Parliament notes the efforts of the Benarty and Lochgelly communities in spending the weekend of 21-22 November 2020 collecting food and raising money for Benarty Foodbank, Lo'gelly Lunches and The Pantry at Crosshill; praises in particular the work of James Fotheringham, the local businessmen, Davie Farrell, Stevie Clark, Peter McGuire and Chuck Buchanan, who supplied vehicles to transport the food, and Andrew Haddow, who drove one of the vehicles, as well as BRAG Enterprises, which provided space to sort the goods, and staff to assist; notes that, in total over the weekend, the teams of volunteers managed to collect an astounding 3,183kg of food, and £2,269.89; believes that this is testament to the strength of community spirit, and thanks everyone involved for their efforts.
Supporters (14)
- Emma Harper 26 Nov 2020
- Bill Kidd 26 Nov 2020
- Richard Lyle 26 Nov 2020
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 26 Nov 2020
- Gil Paterson 26 Nov 2020
- Stewart Stevenson 26 Nov 2020
- Sandra White 26 Nov 2020
- Tom Arthur Scottish National Party 27 Nov 2020
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 27 Nov 2020
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 30 Nov 2020
- Alex Rowley 1 Dec 2020
- Ruth Maguire 10 Dec 2020
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 17 Dec 2020
- Maureen Watt 9 Mar 2021
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.