Wiltshire’s Positive Community Action (PCA) has reached a significant milestone by cooking 8,000 free meals for vulnerable people in the Marlborough and Pewsey area, reaffirming its commitment to tackling food poverty and social isolation. The community group, founded to address deprivation and support those in need, relies on a dedicated team of volunteers who have worked tirelessly to make a tangible impact across the local community.
Karen Knight, coordinator of PCA’s community meals scheme, emphasized the meaningful connection fostered through the program, noting that sharing meals is as much about kindness and human interaction as it is about nutrition. Volunteers not only prepare and deliver meals but also engage with recipients, offering social support to those who may experience weeks of isolation.
The programme is funded through public donations that cover essential ingredients and is supplemented by surplus food rescued from local shops. Every contribution, according to PCA director Siobhan Boyle, goes directly toward feeding and supporting the community, highlighting the effectiveness of collective local action.
Beyond the community meals initiative, PCA also delivers food to families experiencing financial hardship and operates additional projects such as a friendship café and a food share program. These initiatives aim to combat both food insecurity and social isolation, ensuring that residents receive not only meals but also vital social interaction and community connection.
