THE Wrexham County Borough Councillor for the Ceiriog Valley and the region’s MP paid a visit to local volunteers to thank them for their efforts in the fight against food waste.

Councillor Trevor Bates and Clwyd South MP Simon Baynes visited volunteers behind the Ceiriog Valley Community Cupboard at the Canolfan Ceiriog Centre.

Volunteers launched the initiative to work with local stores and redistribute surplus food for free throughout the community, which would otherwise be wasted.

Mr Baynes heard from Joy Owen-Jones and Kerry Mackay about their efforts and those of other volunteers to reduce food waste, care for the environment and share food with local residents.

He said: “The dedication of this fantastic team of volunteers means that people are being helped in the Ceiriog Valley and food waste is being reduced.

“The wider community and the local environment has greatly benefited from their work. The team are hard-working and caring and this is a fantastic scheme for the community of Ceiriog Valley.

“I was therefore extremely pleased to be able to thank them in person for the tireless work they do on behalf of residents in the Ceiriog Valley.”

In addition to food, Ceiriog Valley Community Cupboard also offers hampers of toiletry items.

Cllr Bates also gave a special mention to the efforts of the volunteers.

He said: “We have a fantastic team of volunteers and it’s a big boost for us to have our local MP visit and offer support.

“His frequent visits to the Valley give great encouragement to those who regularly give their time as volunteers.”

The Community Cupboard is open Fridays between midday and 2pm at the Canolfan Ceiriog Centre.

Anyone interested in donating items or volunteering to help at the centre can contact a member of the team to arrange a drop-off on admin@canolfanceiriog.org