Landlady at popular pub in town named as a ‘Rose of Northamptonshire’ for feeding those struggling during the pandemic
The Swan and Helmet pub landlady Teresa McCarthy has been named as a Rose of Northamptonshire for starting a food bank distribution service for those struggling in Northampton during the Covid crisis. The award, which was open to the public to send in their nominations, recognises and expresses thanks to groups or individuals who have […]
Would-be rival Northampton pubs come together for good of community during coronavirus pandemic
Two Northampton pubs who would usually be rivals have come together to help those in need during the coronavirus pandemic. The Swan and Helmet and The Lamplighter have laid down their professional competitiveness for the good of vulnerable residents since March last year. https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/lifestyle/food-and-drink/would-be-rival-northampton-pubs-come-together-good-community-during-coronavirus-pandemic-3120212
New campaign to help feed Northampton sees charity donate roast dinners to town’s most isolated
The entrepreneurs behind The Smoke Pit and Bite Street NN have a launched a new campaign to help feed people who are hungry this festive season. Called ‘Feed NN: Feeding the Neighbourhood’, it started last weekend with free roast dinners being handed out to people in need in Northampton. https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/lifestyle/food-and-drink/new-campaign-to-help-feed-northampton-sees-charity-donate-roast-dinners-to-towns-most-isolated-3052905
Pub landlady to open weekly Northampton food bank after discovering high demand during lockdown
A landlady who runs a popular local pub and has gone above and beyond for her community during the pandemic is now launching a weekly food bank. Teresa McCarthy-Dixon runs the Swan and Helmet in Grove Road and while the pub was shut during lockdown she complied and delivered food packages and hot meals, as well […]
I’m walking on air’ Landlady ecstatic as Northampton pub nominated for national ‘lockdown hero’ award
A local pub that has been going above and beyond during the pandemic has been nominated for a national ‘lockdown hero’ award. The Swan and Helmet in Grove Road started helping out vulnerable members of the community at the start of lockdown while the pub was shut.From delivering food parcels and hot meals, to starting a […]
Fantastic donation from David Wilson Homes!
We are immensely grateful the generous support from David Wilson Homes, who have kindly donated £2500 to The McCarthy-Dixon Foundation. Their donation went towards our vital food-aid and other services over the Christmas period, ensuring everyone we support was able to enjoy their Christmas. This included funding food parcels, Christmas dinners, turkeys, toys for children […]
The Qube Northampton donate £1500 to The McCarthy-Dixon Foundation
The Qube Northampton are a locally based business who reached out to us, wanting to support the work we do. We are extremely grateful for their generous donation of £1500, which has supported our Christmas provisions. The Qube usually spends this money each Christmas on gifts for their clients, but they generously decided to donate it […]
Deane Roofing donates over £10,000 since March 2020, in support of The McCarthy-Dixon Foundation!
Since 2020, Deane Roofing have been one of our biggest supporters, having donated over £10,000 in total so far. We cannot thank them enough for this brilliant support, which has gone straight into the essential community support we provide. Deane roofing have been an absolute backbone of the charity since we established back in March […]
The McCarthy-Dixon Foundation distributes over 1800 food parcels for the May Half Term to struggling Northamptonshire families
Just before the May Half-Term break, TMDF’s team of committed volunteers worked around the clock, packing and distributing over 1800 food parcels. These have been distributed to over 70 Northamptonshire schools, supporting local families in time of need and financial difficulty. With the rising cost of living, more families than ever are having to rely […]
Donation from Caroline Chisholm
Caroline Chisholm has kindly raised £922.17 for The McCarthy-Dixon Foundation! They hosted a movie night, raising and donating vital funds to our charity. Their donation was a massive support to our food bank and we can’t thank them enough. Pictured is Mr Williams, Head of the Primary School, Mr James, Head of the Secondary School […]
