Motion · S6M-03167 · 9 Feb 2022

Strichen Resilience Group Sharing Larder

Lodged by Gillian Martin (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 18 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Strichen Resilience Group on the upcoming second anniversary of its Sharing Larder; understands that the community scheme is operated from Strichen Parish Church Hall and run by volunteers; notes that the larder is supported by local businesses, including the Co-op and Nisa stores; acknowledges that the larder is open to anyone who needs it, and to donations of non-perishable items and money to purchase essential items; understands the larder was opened in March 2020 at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to be well used by the community; notes the importance of volunteer-led schemes such as the Sharing Larder to communities across Scotland; applauds the efforts of the volunteers who operate the Sharing Larder, and wishes them well.

Supporters (18)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.