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# Business steps in to support festive fundraiser who saw Lichfield Foodbank donations stolen
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/business-steps-in-to-support-festive-fundraiser-who-saw-lichfield-foodbank-donations-stolen/
- Published: 2022-12-23T08:07:00.000Z
- Updated: 2022-12-22T11:58:56.000Z
- Description: A business has stepped in to help after money raised for Lichfield Foodbank was stolen.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Business, Charity, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:07, News

A business has stepped in to help after money raised for Lichfield Foodbank was stolen.

Diane Gumbley had collected more than £400 after decorating her house with Christmas lights and placing a donation box outside.

But she said she was “horrified” to discover the money had been stolen.

> “Food banks are really struggling at the moment and Christmas is a particularly busy time for them.  
>  
> “I was horrified when I found the money had been taken – who would do that at this time of year?”  
>  
> Diane Gumbley

But after hearing of the theft, a number of companies stepped in to help, including local business easyfundraising which replaced the stolen £400.

Luisa Blando, the company’s fundraising relationship manager, said:

> “Lichfield Foodbank was already registered with us, meaning that anyone can supported them for free when they shop online.  
>  
> “When we found out what had happened, we added £400 to their account and are supporting them to raise awareness of their cause.”  
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> Luisa Blando, easyfundraising

Diane said she had been overwhelmed by the reaction to the theft.

> “It is so wonderful that everyone has stepped in to help – it has been an emotional time, but my faith in people has been restored.”  
>  
> Diane Gumbley

A Lichfield foodbank spokesperson said:

> “The efforts of local residents like Diane are vital to our support network for struggling families.  
>  
> “When we found out that their charity collection had been stolen, we were deeply saddened. Well done and thank you to easyfundraising for stepping in.  
>  
> “We have registered with easyfundraising as this is a fantastic way for us and our community to come together and raise free donations. We would encourage everyone to register for [our easyfundraising page](https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/lichfield-foodbank/?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk) where you can support us without it costing you a penny.”  
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> Lichfield Foodbank spokesperson