Boxes of Hope in Holbeach is one of 262 good causes to receive a total of £209,501 from Lincolnshire Co-Op.
From September 2024 to March 2025, a donation was made each time a member shopped with their dividend card, colleagues organised fundraising, and customers donated spare change into collection pots in outlets. Boxes of Hope Community Interest Company has received £578 from the retailer.
Since 2022, the charity has been helping Ukrainian refugees with practical and wellbeing support by sending critical aid to Ukraine and by setting up a community hub in Holbeach.
Mandy Baxter, managing director of Boxes of Hope, said: “I would encourage any local groups or charities to apply to become a Lincolnshire Co-op Community Champion, as it’s important to collaborate with other organisations to support your community.
“Thanks to the generous donation we will be continuing to spread positivity in our area by setting up a community allotment, that will be offered out for wellbeing support and to the local schools.”
Lincolnshire Co-op community manager Sam Turner said: “It’s once again been overwhelming to visit our Community Champions and see their incredible reactions to the money raised for them.
“With the help from colleague fundraising and our customers scanning their dividend cards or donating change when they shop with us, these local groups can continue to spread positivity and make a great impact on their communities.”
