An egg-stra special treat for frontline workers and those in need
We are giving away more than 12,000 Easter eggs to those most in need as well as frontline workers helping to keep us all safe.
How are we doing this?
We have teamed up with Nestle to dish out chocolate treats to people across Kirklees.
Starting this week, the chocolate eggs will be given to Food Banks, vulnerable children, hospitals, care homes and families on low incomes.
Some will also be given out as a thank you to frontline workers who are keeping us safe and services running such as those at GPs, doctors, care workers, highways workers, bin crews and more.
Councillor Shabir Pandor, Leader of Kirklees Council, said:
“In testing times like these, small gestures can really make a difference. There are many out there across Kirklees who are struggling financially because of the coronavirus pandemic and treats such as chocolate aren’t really an option.
“It’s also a great opportunity to show our gratitude to those out there working on the frontline every day, whether they’re saving lives or carrying out vital services such as emptying our bins. Thank you for everything you are doing so the rest of us are safe and have what we need.
“Thank you also to Nestle for making this possible by donating so many Easter eggs for our residents.”
The Supported Living services in Mirfield, Cleckheaton and Heckmondwike who have been working very hard to keep our vulnerable people safe and occupied would really benefit from a chocolate boost.
Please remember our Refuse collection teams who have continued to fulfil their jobs on time throughout lockdown
Don’t forget the volunteers as well, delivering much need food and medication.
frontline workers Honley Ambulance Station keep going guys fantastic job and they all love chocolate……
Don’t forget DWP thousands of staff redeployed to get benefits paid
Hope young carers are included in this
My adult carers DONT attend anymore so it’s left to my children who are registered as young carers with Barnardos
The care workers at routes healthcare are brilliant,come to my daughter 3times a day since outbreak.
They deserve a boost
Don’t forget about us foster carers and the children living with us.
How do we find out which Gp’s / healthcare centres?
Whitechapel primary school cleckheaton,,the teachers,teaching assistants and dinner staff deserve these,they have been doin a amazing job
Brilliant please don’t forget the STUST teams mobile Response service and the Intergrated Night Service all home support workers doing a brilliant job on the front line – thank you
Hey don’t forget your foster carers are frontline workers and we all love chocolate……
What about Kirklees Catering team…?;?