Hilton, 87, has been involved for the soup kitchen for more than 30 years, serving as a volunteer, board member and member of the organization’s personnel committee.
Labour Leicester West MP Liz Kendall accused of sneering at supermarket workers
She told the House of Commons low-paid care staff would be better off stacking shelves at Morrisons
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Liz Kendall in Parliament yesterday (Image: Commons TV)
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Leicester West MP Liz Kendall has been accused of sneering at supermarket staff after saying care workers low pay would mean they would be better off stacking shelves at Morrisons .
As longtime volunteers at the Hickory Soup Kitchen, Frances Hilton and David Blodgett have had a front seat to the disruption a pandemic brings.
Hilton, 84, and Blodgett, 56, say they have seen a demand for the soup kitchenâs services unlike they have before.
The pandemic has also made some people hesitant about volunteering and led to a shortage of helpers.
In the midst of so much need, however, they have seen the community answer the call. Blodgett said they had to move food donations into the dining room because there was more than the soup kitchen s pantry could hold.
Both Hilton and Blodgett said it is gratifying to be able to serve the community.