Harlech Foodservice has backed almost 50 schemes over the past two years, supporting clubs, teams, community events and individuals across Wales and the North West.
The family-owned foodservice wholesaler has provided funding, equipment, resources and hands-on help, including training kits for Prestatyn Athletic Football Team, Pentre U15s, Aberystwyth Town, CPD Genod Llanystumdwy Women FC and Wirral Phoenix FC.
Six Harlech employees attended Clwb Rygbi Bangor’s Rugby Tag festival, helping deliver activities, awarding medals and supplying water, fruit and snacks to approximately 75 children.
Clwb Rygbi Bangor chairman Sean Kelly said:
“This type of interaction is invaluable as it fosters links between the club and the community.”
“The coaches are volunteers with jobs, so we are very grateful for the support from Harlech, because without it, we wouldn’t be able to host the festival at the club.”
Harlech has also raised funds and awareness for Parkinson’s UK, Nightingale House Hospice and Maggie’s. Contract support manager Janette Jones raised more than £800 for Maggie’s through the SheUltra challenge.
She said:
“In 2011, I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and I was recently divorced, leaving me as a single mum with two children in school. It was certainly a challenging time as I went through 18 months of intensive treatment, whilst working when I could.”
“I know how much I would have benefitted if there had been a Maggie’s centre available at that time, which is the reason I fully support the cause for others to benefit now.”
“I am one of the lucky ones and still cancer-free after 15 years!”
“It certainly was a worthwhile cause, and I will be doing it again next year with my two daughters.”
Practical support has included water and beef striploin for Warrington Football Club’s pre-season community dinner at Warrington Wolves Stadium, White Rock Still Water for Chester FC, bacon and steaks for Byw’n Iach Arfon Tennis Club in Caernarfon, and a hamper for Colwyn Jetski Club at Black Rock Sands.
Managing director Mark Lawton said:
“Assisting the clubs and events in the areas where we operate is incredibly important to us as a business that truly values the positive impact we can have in the community.”
“Sport and exercise have so many benefits, including improving fitness and mental health, building friendships, and developing valuable skills such as teamwork and discipline.”
“Seeing people of all ages getting involved and enjoying themselves is what makes being part of these initiatives so rewarding.”
Harlech Foodservice employs more than 300 full-time staff, offers more than 4,000 product lines, and distributes throughout Wales, the North West of England and the West Midlands.
