Prince William and Kate Middleton Make ‘Surprise Donation’ After Devastating Robbery

Prince William and Kate Middleton Make ‘Surprise Donation’ After Devastating Robbery

Prince William and Princess Kate have stepped in to help a London food bank recently targeted by thieves.

Last Sunday, a Southwark food bank in Peckham was raided completely, leaving their shelves empty and volunteers heartbroken. The impact of the raid left dozens of families without supplies, and a hefty bill for the food bank to cover damages done to the property in addition to the £3,000 ($3,325) worth of products stolen.

Luckily, the Prince and Princess have come to the rescue.

According to BBC, the royal couple privately made a donation to the center to fully replace the items stolen. Pecan chief executive Peter Edward told the publication: “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.”

Noting the couple pledged £3,500 ($3,879) he added: “Their generosity will inspire staff and volunteers to redouble Pecan’s efforts to alleviate poverty in London.”

The food bank had already experienced a surge in donations following the event, and now with the contribution of the Prince and Princess, their shelves are fully restocked. Edwards took the opportunity to express gratitude for the generosity of all who donated.

“We thank them all for their support at the end of a very tough week. We are delighted that after such a difficult time for their own family, the Waleses’ thought of us and the people of the community in need across Southwark, and that’s testament to their decency and compassion.”

This is definitely a sign for all of us to go out and do something this weekend that makes somebody’s day a little brighter.

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