Published:
11:34 AM March 17, 2021
Updated:
12:04 PM March 17, 2021
Corps officer for Fakenham s Salvation Army, Adrian Allen outside the charity shop on Oak Street
- Credit: Aaron McMillan
A charity has revealed how it was hit with a big bill to remove items left on its doorstep.
The Salvation Army had to shell out hundreds of pounds for the removal of clothing and furniture from outside its building and donation point in Briston on Holt Road during the first lockdown.
The charity also had to deal with other incidents across the region of people leaving items outside its shops.
“I remember having to confront someone because they left items on the doorstep,” corps officer for Fakenham Adrian Allen said.
Adrian Allen, Salvation Army’s corps officer for Fakenham.
- Credit: Aaron McMillan
A charity believes the pandemic has given people the chance to reflect more on their community and led to an increase in donations.
Adrian Allen, Salvation Army’s corps officer for Fakenham, saw a 70pc increase in generosity for their toys and tins appeal, as well as an increase in donations to the Mid-Norfolk food bank, which they offer their hall on Oak Street for.
Mr Allen believes Fakenham has looked inwards to see what support they can offer on their doorstep.
The Mid-Norfolk foodbank at Salvation Army’s Hall on Oak Street in Fakenham.