Amazon delivers parcel of help to homeless people in Milton Keynes with charity donation

Amazon has delivered a parcel of help to homeless people in Milton Keynes with a charity donation.

A charity tackling homelessness, displacement and isolation has received a £1,000 donation from the team at Amazon’s fulfilment centre in Milton Keynes.

King’s Arms Project was founded over 30 years ago as a response to help people sleeping on the streets of Bedford. The charity provides professional advice and innovative solutions to those at risk of homelessness and social isolation.

The donation from Amazon will be used to help local people keep their homes through support as well as housing and benefits advice.

Victor Pulido, general manager at Amazon in Milton Keynes, said: “King’s Arms Project provides such vital work for those who need it most across Bedford and we hope our donation will help the team continue their efforts.”

Jacqueline Hobday, an employee from Amazon in Milton Keynes who nominated the charity for support, said: “I have always been impressed by the support King’s Arms Project provides across Bedford and it’s great that Amazon can help out with this donation.”

Kirstie Cook, CEO, King’s Arms Project, added: “On behalf of the team at King’s Arms Project I would like to say thank you to Amazon for their support. Recognition like this enables us to keep offering help and guidance for people in our community who are at risk of homelessness, and we really appreciate this gesture from Victor and the team. A special thank you to Jacqueline for nominating us.”

The donation to King’s Arms Project was made as part of Amazon’s programme to support the communities around its operating locations across the UK.

Amazon is providing disadvantaged students with online STEM courses as well as teaming up with charity partner Magic Breakfast and delivering more than six million healthy breakfasts to families in England.

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