Warwick Lions donate much-needed food for church's brunch club

In April, members of the Warwick Lions Club met with some of the staff at the Morrisons supermarket in Leamington.

The Lions team arranged to purchase food items for the St John’s Brunch Club, which is based at St John’s Church in Tachbrook Street.

Set up by Sue Oldham, the brunch club takes place inside the Community Room at St John’s Church in Tachbrook Street every Thursday from 11am to 1pm.

It offers free cooked meals, and unlimited hot drinks, as well as a space for people to socialise, get help with filling in forms and advice on housing, transport and other issues.

Speaking about the donation, Warwick Lions Club president Angela Watson-Bell, said: “Providing help and funds for those in need is one of our key objectives.

"Following a request for help from the brunch club which is run completely by volunteers, the Warwick Lions club and Morrisons Community Champion Alex Pearson and other staff were happy to oblige.”

A spokesperson from St John’s Church said: “A massive thank you to Angela Watson-Bell and the Warwick Lions Club for their generous donation in support of the St John's Brunch Club. It is appreciated.”

Last year, the team at the church moved the brunch club from a Tuesday to a Thursday

The church also hosts a food kitchen every Wednesday from 5.30pm to 6.30pm.

The food kitchen provides a free meal to those in need – with no questions asked – and it can be eaten in or taken away.