Last Tuesday, 14 May, Stephen attended a parliamentary drop-in to learn more about the Big Help Out, which is taking place between 7 and 9 June.
The Big Help Out is the biggest mass volunteering event of the year, encouraging millions of people across the UK to give their time to support local community groups. Any organisation or individual can join or register an event on the Big Help Out platform.
Last Tuesday, Asda and the /together coalition hosted an event in parliament to raise awareness about the Big Help Out. Asda’s 390 community champions are organising many of the events. Devina Ruchaya is the community champion at the Asda in Beckton - she is on the left in the picture below. Asda plans to hold 350 litter picks and run local food drives from 17 to 19 May.
“I am grateful to the /together coalition and Asda for supporting the Big Help Out,” Stephen said. “I hope everyone in East Ham uses this opportunity to help out in our local community.”
Stephen with Asda community champions. Devina Ruchaya, the community champion for Asda Beckton, is on the left.