Emergency cash for Heywood foodbank stolen

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St. Joseph's church in Heywood

Emergency funding for the Heywood foodbank has been stolen from the presbytery at Our Lady’s and St Joseph’s in Heywood.

The theft occurred last week on Tuesday 14 December, which saw £250 stolen from the St Vincent de Paul cash box.

St Vincent de Paul runs the Heywood foodbank and uses this money to give emergency funds to families in need, providing essentials such as gas or electric vouchers.

A spokesperson for the Heywood foodbank said: “Whilst sponsoring the foodbank at this time is onerous, there are many other problems out there that families need addressing. The loss of this £250 is extremely upsetting.”

A spokesperson for GMP Heywood said: “On 14 December, St. Joseph's church in Heywood was unfortunately the target of a burglary.

“As a result, petty cash was taken from the St. Vincent de Paul charity fund. This money provided those in need with the opportunity to gain assistance in paying their utility bills, whether this is gas or electric. It also provided those with no means of travel, arranged transport to and from hospital. This fund provided to a large array of people and can be beneficial in supporting those who need it the most.

“If there is anyone who has any information regarding this crime, please contact 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”