Claire Thompson, a 63-year-old resident of Peterborough, has embarked on a mission to transform her local initiative, a foodbank for rescue animals, into a nationwide network catering to the needs of countless rescue dogs and cats.
Originally commencing with a single supermarket donation bin near her residence, Ms. Thompson’s endeavor has gained momentum, prompting her to envision a broader impact across the region. Expressing her enthusiasm for the expansion, she has garnered positive responses from the community.
Working in collaboration with a local rehoming center, Ms. Thompson initiated the project by securing permission from a nearby supermarket to install a donation bin within its premises. The success of this local effort has fueled her aspiration to alleviate the strain on rehoming centers, which she notes are experiencing an increasing demand for their services.
In her pursuit to establish a national network of food bank collection points for rescue animals, Ms. Thompson emphasizes the importance of collaboration with supermarkets. She envisions providing donation bins to supermarkets at no cost, thereby creating a sustainable and widespread solution to feed rescue animals throughout the United Kingdom.
Ms. Thompson shared her optimism, stating, “I’ve had such a good response from people. My idea is that if we can get hold of donation bins, we can give them to supermarkets, and it won’t cost them anything. That way, we could feed all of the rescue animals in the country.”
Acknowledging the supportive community response, she highlighted the willingness of people to contribute, with some expressing a desire to donate despite their local supermarkets lacking designated donation bins.
Moved by the overwhelming support, Ms. Thompson aims to tap into the collective goodwill of individuals across the nation, emphasizing the potential impact of small contributions made by shoppers during their routine visits to supermarkets.
