Two students from Inspire’s National Citizen Service (NCS) program have embarked on an uplifting community project, making a difference in their local area.
As part of the final NCS module, which focuses on community action, Ruby and Emily took the initiative to design a resource aimed at supporting their local community in Bury St Edmunds.
Following their research, the pair decided to create a leaflet that provided information for local support groups. They would then distribute this to customers of the Still Good Food Project, a local initiative that rescues surplus food and redistributes it to the public.
Putting their creativity to work, Ruby and Emily hand-designed the leaflets, before making it in to a digital version for printing.
They then spent an afternoon at Still Good Food, handing out their leaflets to customers and talking with them about the message. They also assisted customers by restocking shelves, bagging stock, and helping shop manager Kerrie to clean up.
Coach Ian praised their efforts, saying: “It was a pleasure to work with Ruby and Emily on the NCS community project.
“I was amazed by their creative skills and expertise with digital art when designing their leaflet. It brought a smile to the face of the customers at Still Good Food and made a difference to their day.”
He added: “They had only 12 hours across 4 weeks to plan, design, and complete their project, yet they handled it with enthusiasm and professionalism. We’re incredibly proud of their work and how they engaged with the customers.”
The Still Good Food Project, which rescues surplus food and redistributes it through its shops in Bury St Edmunds and Great Barton. They are open to everyone, and everytime you shop there, you save good food from being thrown away. Last year alone, customers helped save over 40 tonnes of food from being wasted.
