Asda Grantham supports 'inspirational' 11-year-old Harry as he raises money for his local foodbank
Eleven-year-old Harry Goodwin sees the trolley supporting Grantham Food Bank each time he goes shopping at Asda Grantham with his mum Hayley – so decided he wanted to do something special to help them.
Harry has cerebral palsy and earlier this year his mum and her friend Debby Summers hosted The Evergreen Ball to raise money for Leeds Children’s Hospital after Harry underwent spinal surgery there a few years ago.
The event at Belton Park Golf Club raised £1,100 – with £800 going to the hospital, and the remaining £300 going to buy food and everyday essentials for his local community food bank at Harry's insistence.
Asda Grantham community champion Sally helps Harry choose his items
Harry, Hayley and Debby met up with Asda community champion Sally Slater before going round the store on Union Street, Grantham in Lincolnshire to buy their items, making sure they were choosing items the food bank needed the most – and things Harry thought children would appreciate.
Hayley, who has two other sons, Oliver and Jacob, said: "We are all so proud of Harry, he's such a kind kid. He's an empath, and likes to give back. Although Debby and I were with him, it was very much led by Harry, he decided what went in the trolleys.
"He absolutely loved it and had a big grin on his face all the way round – and he had to use the Scan & Go machine himself. He picked things that he thought children would like.
“When we got to the food bank they were overwhelmed and so thankful and Harry got lots of cuddles too.”
Special Asda trolley makes shopping easier for Harry
Hayley said: "We've been coming to shop at Asda for years, as they've got a special trolley which is easier for Harry sit in."
Sally said: "Harry was so excited picking things for the food bank and choosing things he knew other children would like. What a wonderful example of kindness, generosity, and compassion. The world needs more people like Harry.
"He was absolutely thrilled to see his Evergreen Ball's success turn into real support for local families. Well done, Harry. He should be so proud of himself. He's an inspiration to us all."
There's a permanent collection point for local food banks in all larger Asda stores like Asda Grantham.