A Community Effort - 1,253 Items Collected 💛
Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen something really special take shape.
With the support of the businesses, teams and organisations across the sites we work with, a total of 1,253 items have been collected for MK Food Bank.
Every location that hosted a crate, every team that got involved, and every donation made has contributed to something much bigger than any single collection point.
It’s been fantastic to see the willingness from so many people to take part and a real reflection of the community spirit across Milton Keynes.
We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who supported the campaign and helped make this possible.
A collective effort, and a meaningful impact
This April, we’re supporting MK Food Bank by rolling out food donation collections across a number of the sites we manage.
Working alongside PGS Group, we’re aiming to make it as simple as possible for teams to contribute, by bringing donation points directly into the workplaces we support.
About MK Food Bank
MK Food Bank provides short-term crisis support and care for individuals and families across Milton Keynes.
Demand for their services continues to grow:
- Over 20,000 food parcels distributed in 2025
- A 21% increase compared to 2024
- More than 4,500 households supported
These emergency food parcels contain essential long-life items designed to provide meals for three days, offering immediate support to those facing difficult circumstances.
With 13 serving centres across Milton Keynes, MK Food Bank plays a vital role in supporting the local community. Find out more about MK Food Bank and their impact here.
Making It Work On Site
Across the sites we support, we’re placing donation crates in staff kitchens and communal areas for one week at a time.
This makes it easy for teams to get involved as part of their normal working day, whether that’s bringing in a few items from their weekly shop or contributing something they already have at home.
We provide everything needed, including posters and donation guidance, and handle all collections and delivery to MK Food Bank.
There’s no disruption to site operations, just a simple, structured way to support a local cause.
Why This Approach Works
In facilities management, we’re used to working within live environments where simplicity and practicality matter.
By integrating donation points into existing spaces, participation becomes easy and accessible and that’s what drives engagement.
It’s not about asking for large individual contributions. It’s about creating an opportunity for lots of small actions across multiple sites.
A Collective Effort Across Our Network
Each site may only collect a modest number of items, but collectively, the impact builds quickly.
It’s been great to see teams getting involved and supporting the initiative so far.
First Collections Now Underway
We’ve now started placing our first donation crates across the sites we support, and it’s great to see the campaign already taking shape.
A big thank you to Milton Keynes Community Foundation for getting involved and hosting one of our first collections.
Their team are now collecting donations on site to support local families through MK Food Bank, and we’re looking forward to seeing the impact over the coming weeks.
We’ll continue rolling out crates across more sites throughout the month and will be sharing updates as we go.
If you’d like us to include your site, we’ll take care of everything, from delivery to collection.
👉 Just get in touch and we’ll get you set up.
More Local Organisations Getting Involved
It’s great to see a wide range of local organisations getting behind the campaign, including The Stables, a well-known music venue in Milton Keynes.
With a donation crate now in place, their team and visitors can contribute to supporting local families through MK Food Bank.
It’s fantastic to see the campaign extending beyond workplaces into community venues, helping to make donating even more accessible.
The campaign is continuing to reach more areas of the local community, including education settings such as Milton Keynes College.
With a donation crate now in place, both students and staff can contribute to supporting local families through MK Food Bank as part of their day-to-day activity on site.
A big thank you to the team at Milton Keynes College for getting involved and supporting the campaign — it’s great to see the initiative being embraced across different parts of the local community.
By placing collection points in accessible locations like this, we’re helping make it easier for more people across Milton Keynes to get involved.
It’s great to see a range of local businesses getting behind the campaign, including The Last Hurdle.
Thanks ladies for getting involved. Your support is much appreciated!
With some of the first crates now starting to come back in, it’s encouraging to see donations already being collected to support local families through MK Food Bank.
Every contribution helps, and with collections running throughout April, there is still plenty of time for more businesses to get involved.
Bringing people and organisations together in a way that goes beyond a single campaign…
A big thank you to Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) for getting involved and hosting a donation crate, especially as a charity we’re proud to be supporting through the Franklins £50 Challenge.
With their crate now in place, their team and visitors can contribute to supporting local families through MK Food Bank as part of their day-to-day environment.
It’s a great example of how this campaign is bringing people and organisations together, not just to support one cause, but to support each other.
It’s great to see more local organisations getting involved, including Kids Play Childcare in Knowlhill.
With their donation crate already filling up, it’s clear their team and families are getting behind the campaign and supporting MK Food Bank in a meaningful way.
A big thank you to everyone at Kids Play Childcare for taking part, it’s fantastic to see the initiative being embraced across different parts of the local community.
It’s great to see collections now starting to come back in from across the campaign, including this one from Gemini Rail Services in Wolverton.
With their team getting involved on site, this collection reflects the practical, hands-on support that has been a consistent theme throughout the campaign. From offices to operational environments, it’s been encouraging to see businesses across different sectors stepping in and contributing in their own way.
A big thank you to everyone at Gemini Rail for getting behind the initiative and supporting MK Food Bank. As more collections come in, the impact of these combined efforts is becoming increasingly clear.
A big thank you to the team at Yamaha Music Europe for their support in hosting one of our MK Food Bank donation crates.
With their crate now returned, it’s great to see the contributions collected, another example of the generosity shown by local businesses throughout the campaign.
We really appreciate the team getting involved and playing their part. Every donation helps support local families, and it’s been fantastic to see that support reflected across so many different organisations.
Would You Like Us to Include Your Site?
We’ll be running collections throughout April, and there’s still time to take part.
If you’d like us to include your site, we’ll take care of everything, from delivery to collection.
👉 Just let us know and we’ll get you scheduled in.
Email [email protected] or call us on 01908 034040.
Thank You
A big thank you to all the teams and sites already taking part.
We’re looking forward to seeing what we can achieve together.