Siemens Mobility supports local food bank in Goole with substantial donation for the fourth year in a row.: Goole Foodbank 23 Hi Res

19 Dec 2023

Siemens Mobility supports local food bank in Goole with substantial donation for the fourth year in a row.

  • Siemens Mobility’s donates £5,000 to Two Rivers Community Pantry, Goole to provide sweet treats, toys, and Christmas theatre tickets to families in need.  
  • Staff donate additional toys and festive items to bring festive cheer to those in need.  

Siemens Mobility announced its continued support for the Two Rivers Community Pantry in Goole, for the fourth consecutive year, with a substantial donation of £5,000. This donation will enable the food bank to provide a range of festive items, including chocolate tubs, biscuits, toys, chocolate selection boxes, and Christmas crackers. This year, Siemens Mobility added to their annual donation by supplying tickets for children and families to attend a Christmas show of Hansel and Gretel at the local theatre, The Junction. 

Natalie Thornton, Operations Support Manager for Siemens Mobility in Goole, said:

“Once again, we have enjoyed volunteering at Two Rivers Community Pantry. The day spent clearing space for the donations to come, provided a fantastic team building opportunity for the 28 new starters who joined team Goole last month.  

I am proud to see the great number of toy and food donations the team have made. We hope our contributions can make a difference this Christmas.” 

By contributing to the local foodbank, Siemens Mobility aims to make a difference in the lives of families who are struggling during the holiday season. Many children and families miss out on activities like attending a Christmas show due to the cost-of-living crisis. Therefore, Siemens Mobility's donation of tickets will allow families to experience the local arts and have a wonderful evening of festive fun. Each family will receive a voucher to attend a showing of their choice, ensuring that they can enjoy this special treat according to their own preferences. 

Councillor Anne Handley, Leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, and ward councillor for Goole North, said:  

“We have been delighted to see Siemens Mobility’s continued support Goole and the wider community over last few years. Their ongoing support for important causes, such as the community pantry, is a testament to their commitment to Goole and our people. Their time spent volunteering and generous donations make a real difference to individuals and families at this time of year. 

On behalf of the local community, I would like to share my appreciation for the donation and team’s support. ” 

To facilitate the storage and packaging of the donations for the Christmas activities, 30 Siemens Mobility colleagues have prepared a dedicated space at Two Rivers Community Pantry. They have cleared clutter, furniture, and developed storage solutions to ensure that the gifts can be stored and gathered efficiently for delivery by the foodbank team. 

Siemens Mobility is committed to making a positive impact within the communities it serves and is proud to support the Two Rivers Community Pantry in Goole for the fourth year running. The company remains dedicated to fostering a sense of community and contributing to the well-being of individuals and families in need. 

For more information about the Two River Community Pantry and how to access the support that is available, go to https://www.tworiverscommunitypantry.org.uk/ 

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Siemens Mobility is a separately managed company of Siemens AG. As a leader in intelligent transport solutions for more than 175 years, Siemens Mobility is constantly innovating its portfolio. Its core areas include rolling stock, rail automation and electrification, a comprehensive software portfolio, turnkey systems as well as related services. With digital products and solutions, Siemens Mobility is enabling mobility operators worldwide to make infrastructure intelligent, increase value sustainably over the entire lifecycle, enhance passenger experience and guarantee availability. In fiscal year 2022, which ended on September 30, 2022, Siemens Mobility posted revenue of €9.7 billion and had around 38,200 employees worldwide. Further information is available at: www.siemens.com/mobility.

Siemens Mobility is investing up to £200m in its facility at Goole, east Yorkshire, which is now in the final stages of fit-out. From next year the Piccadilly line trains will start being assembled there before they begin entering service in London in 2025.

The site will create more than 700 jobs in engineering and manufacturing as well as support the wider supply chain, many of which are local small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs).  

Goole was chosen not only due to the space available, but more importantly, the access to the skilled workforce needed to build and operate the factory while supporting the UK government’s priorities on levelling-up.

The Rail Village at Goole has been built with sustainability at its heart fitting with Siemens overall global target to achieve net zero by 2030.

Siemens Mobility operates from around 30 UK locations including 13 train maintenance locations in the UK (Scotland to Southampton), and infrastructure depots.

Siemens Mobility employs more than 5,000 people in the UK (16,500 employees in the wider UK Siemens eco-system). Operating three manufacturing sites: Chippenham (signaling & Research and Development); Ashby-de-la-Zouch (control systems, customer information systems, telecoms); Goole (trains). 

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From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose adding real value for customers.

By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, helping them to transform the everyday for billions of people.

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