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Royal News: William and Kate donate funds to burgled food bankThe Prince and Princess of Wales have made a donation to help replenish stock at a south London food bank which had thousands of pounds worth of goods stolen.Southwark Foodbank, which is operated by Pecan on Peckham High Street, was targeted by thieves on Sunday who took about £3,000 of food and hygiene products, as well as a laptop.Pecan chief executive Peter Edwards said: “This surprise donation by the Prince and Princess of Wales – following such a difficult spell for their family – underlines their kindness and decency.”After serious ill health, their first thought was of how to help others.He added: “Their generosity will inspire staff and volunteers to redouble Pecan’s efforts to alleviate poverty in London.”The food bank said its food stocks had now been replenished, following a surge in donations from members of the public.Kensington Palace said Prince William and Catherine had heard about the burglary and wanted to offer their support.The food bank said the couple had pledged £3,500.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have made a donation to help replenish stock at a south London food bank which had thousands of pounds worth of goods stolen.
Southwark Foodbank, which is operated by Pecan on Peckham High Street, was targeted by thieves on Sunday who took about £3,000 of food and hygiene products, as well as a laptop.
Pecan chief executive Peter Edwards said: “This surprise donation by the Prince and Princess of Wales – following such a difficult spell for their family – underlines their kindness and decency.
“After serious ill health, their first thought was of how to help others.
He added: “Their generosity will inspire staff and volunteers to redouble Pecan’s efforts to alleviate poverty in London.”
The food bank said its food stocks had now been replenished, following a surge in donations from members of the public.
Kensington Palace said Prince William and Catherine had heard about the burglary and wanted to offer their support.
The food bank said the couple had pledged £3,500.