OnPath supports Sunderland soup kitchen

A Sunderland-headquartered renewable energy company is stepping up to tackle food poverty in its community. 

OnPath Energy has chosen Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen as its dedicated charity partner for 2025. 

Founded in 2019, the charity provides hot meals for up to 100 people per shift, supported by local volunteers and businesses. 

OnPath has pledged to match every £1000 raised by its team, up to £5000.

In addition to their fundraising commitment, four OnPath colleagues recently volunteered at the soup kitchen, serving meals and connecting with service users. 

Katie Walvin, who was one of the OnPath Energy volunteers, said: “Spending time in the kitchen gave a great insight into the work that the team does and the positive impact that it has on everyone who comes through the door is very clear to see.

“Many of them are facing really challenging situations for a range of different reasons, most especially in light of the cost-of-living crisis, and there’s a real appreciation of the help and support that’s available at the Soup Kitchen whenever they need it.

“We’re already signed up to come back for more volunteering shifts and have a range of fundraising activities taking place which will help us give as much support as we can to the soup kitchen’s invaluable work in our home city in the face of ever-growing demand.”

Ashleigh Richardson, assistant to the chief executive at Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen,  added: “The local demand for our services keeps growing, so it’s great for us to get the backing of local businesses like OnPath Energy, not only for the practical and financial support they provide, but also for the access to additional expertise and new networks that can really help us carry out our work more effectively.”

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