Cambridge City Foodbank van stolen and stripped for parts

Summarised from Cambridgeshire Live's report · Updated 10 Oct, 06:15 · Archive

Cambridge City Foodbank's van was stolen, stripped for parts and recovered as a write-off, leaving the charity unable to transport food to vulnerable people.

Cambridge City Foodbank says its van was stolen from outside its warehouse on Nuffield Close on Tuesday and transported to another location where thieves removed the engine and front end. The van has since been recovered but is a write-off.

The foodbank's insurance provider has supplied a temporary replacement van for 14 days. However, the charity says it will be severely restricted in its ability to transport food to people facing hunger across Cambridge once that loan period ends. Steve Clay, the foodbank's chief executive, said sourcing a permanent replacement will cost thousands more than the insurance payment the charity expects to receive. He described the theft as 'callous' and said it puts thousands of people at risk of hunger. The foodbank has launched an urgent fundraising appeal to replace the van.

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• Cambridge charity 'put at serious risk' after van stolen by brazen thieves"I am in absolute shock. I find it almost beyond belief that anyone would ever consider doing this to a charity that exists to help local people in need"Cambridgeshire Live · 10 Oct, 06:00

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