Money raised from Ruth Thomas-Cole s book will go to Greenwich foodbank. Images: Greenwich foodbank An author from Lewisham has written a remarkable new children s book and vowed to donate the proceeds to foodbanks in the area amid a surge in demand during the coronavirus pandemic. Miss Kelly s Blasted Berry Battle tells the story of garden fruits come alive and (eventually) putting aside their differences to cooperate for the good of the garden. Author Ruth Thomas-Cole, who also teaches special needs children in South East London, told News Shopper she hoped sales from the book would provide an additional lifeline to foodbanks in South London who like those all over the country have seen a massive spike in the number of people relying on their support during Covid.