How Arthur David are helping Bristol We know that the hospitality industry has been adversely affected by the global pandemic and so in this months edition we would like to shine a spot light on the wonderful caring credentials of Arthur David. We think they are a great example of a local, purpose-led company who have continued to help others throughout the pandemic!
Jon and the team at Arthur David kindly began providing raw ingredients that we could use to provide breakfast and lunch for hundreds of hungry youngsters as part of the Break Free holiday camps we run in Bristol. More recently, Arthur David kindly provided most of the produce that went into the food hampers that we sent to Bristol's amazing Young Heroes.
Arthur David feels that being involved with the community is an important part of who they are. They have been involved with Community of Purpose for the last four years and have helped us in so many ways. Managing Director Jon Evans was introduced to us through our partnership with Boston Tea Party. We were given the opportunity to explain to Jon how concerned we were about the growing pressures placed on low income families during the school holiday periods and when not in receipt of a free school meal.
We asked Beth Evans, Sales and Marketing Manager, about working with Community of Purpose. 'We initially teamed up with one of our clients, Boston Tea Party, to help Community of Purpose, as we feel their ethics are amazing. The way that Boston Tea Party are about their products, and the way they treat their staff, aligns with us at Arthur David, and being within the same industry, we can collaborate to help Community of Purpose, which helps with the local community.'
Most people look back and remember their school holidays as some of the best times of their lives. Going on trips and days out, times with their friends and family, free of school work and responsibility, maybe attending a holiday camp or activities week. What isn’t to like? Unfortunately even before the pandemic struck, life was incredibly tough for a lot of families.
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‘Being involved with Community of Purpose really helps raise awareness on what is going on with the community and local areas and showcasing how our suppliers may be able to help as well. It really helps with feeling connected and being a real part of the community.’ Chatting with Beth, it is plain to see how passionate the staff are about Arthur David.
