IVC Commercial brings safety to Sevenoaks Food Bank Charity
Founded during the COVID-19 pandemic, Sevenoaks Larder supports around 90 families every week, providing essential groceries while promoting dignity of choice. Based at Hope Church, its multipurpose space serves both as a foodbank and a weekend children’s group. To accommodate both activities safely and hygienically, IVC Commercial donated 100m² of Isafe 70 sheet vinyl safety flooring, combining long-lasting durability, reliable underfoot safety and Sanitec® antibacterial protection with an attractive wood plank design.
- Location: Sevenoaks, UK
- Sector: Retail
- Collection: Isafe 70
Serving the community
Sevenoaks Larder started as Lockdown Larder, founded during the COVID-19 pandemic to support families of the Kentish town and surrounding villages. On average, the foodbank supports 90 families every week providing them with essential groceries on the principle of there being dignity in choice.
Becoming a charity in 2021 and establishing a permanent home in the town’s Hope Church, Sevenoaks Larder operates a picking, packing, and stock room that must serve as a foodbank during the week and also as a space for the church’s Adventurers group for children aged four to 11 at the weekends. To ensure an easy and safe transition between these different purposes, the charity has refurbished the room including sliding doors to cover food storage and new high-performance vinyl flooring.
A safer place to be
IVC Commercial donated 100 square metres of its hardwearing Isafe 70 compact sheet vinyl safety flooring. Not only providing a floor that will last, Isafe 70 gives Sevenoaks Larder a safe surface underfoot and is also equipped with Sanitec® antibacterial protection for improved hygiene. The floor’s easy to clean surface is presented in attractive wood plank design that serves a dual-purpose welcoming the foodbank’s community and children of the church’s Adventurers group with equal poise.
A worthy cause
Gordon Lee, Chair of the Trustees, Sevenoaks Larder, says, “As a 100 per cent volunteer-run food bank with very low overheads, we spend almost every penny we receive on food. Without IVC Commercial’s generous support, we would have had to draw more heavily on our limited reserves. Thanks to their contribution, we have a room that works better for everyone and more money to spend on fresh food for our clients.”
Jake Parks is UK National Sales Manager – IVC Commercial: “When we heard of the great work being done by Sevenoaks Larder and its need for a new floor, we knew we had to be involved. Volunteer-run organisations such as this are so important to local communities and families and we are delighted that we have been able to play small part in supporting Sevenoaks Larder. We hope the new floor gives all the volunteers and children a safe and enjoyable floor for many years to come.”