A new store in a Fenland town is to be opened by some 'very important people' later this month.

The volunteer team behind a Chatteris Foodbank have been picked to open the town's new B&M shop on Fenland Way.

The new B&M colleagues were asked to nominate a local charity who they think deserves some VIP treatment for the work they do for the local community.

Cambs Times: Some of the Chatteris Foodbank volunteer team pictured last Christmas

They chose the team from Chatteris Foodbank, which is part of the Trussell Trust Ely Foodbank, to take centre stage and officially unveil the new B&M store.

Located at the former Poundstretcher shop, the shop is due to to open at 8am on Wednesday October 25. 

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Cambs Times: Cromwell school pupils donating to the foodbank Cromwell school pupils donating to the foodbank (Image: Chatteris Foodbank)

Chatteris Foodbank is a volunteer ran charity who dedicate their time to helping local people who are in crisis, by handing out food and toiletries parcels for up to four days.

Each week, between 10-15 parcels of food and toiletries are handed out to local individuals and families in need.

They never miss a week, even providing food parcels on Christmas day.

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They work in partnership with other agencies, such as local schools, doctors’ surgery, job centres and social services to ensure that those they support receive all the help that they need.

Cambs Times: Susan Jude is the volunteer administrator for Chatteris Foodbank under Ely Trussell Trust. She heads up a team of approximately 15 volunteers.Susan Jude is the volunteer administrator for Chatteris Foodbank under Ely Trussell Trust. She heads up a team of approximately 15 volunteers. (Image: Chatteris Foodbank)

Chatteris Foodbank said it is also grateful that Kingsfield school and Cromwell Primary have both made significant donations when visiting the church as part of their Harvest festival celebrations.

The store manager from B&M said: “Chatteris Foodbank really stood out for us, so we wanted to give them some VIP treatment as a thank you for all the hard work that they have done.

“We hope that our donation can help them to continue the great work they do.

"We’re feeling extremely positive about the creation of more jobs for local people, and we hope customers are going to be delighted with their new store.”