William and Kate have donated £3,500 to Southwark Foodbank after thieves raid their Peckham High Street warehouse.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have made the donation to help replenish stock after hearing about the theft, which will cover the costs of the goods stolen and the damage caused.
Kensington Palace said Prince William and Catherine had heard about the burglary and wanted to offer their support.
The food bank confirmed the couple had pledged £3,500.
Southwark Foodbank, which is operated by Pecan on Peckham High Street, was targeted by thieves on Sunday who took about £3,000 of food and hygiene products, as well as a laptop.
Pecan chief executive Peter Edwards took to X (formerly twitter) to thank the Royal couple saying ‘Food stocks are being replenished now”
A huge thank you to @Kensingtonroyal who have donated to the recovery effort following the theft of £3k of food supplies from @southwarkfoodbk. All at @Pecan121a have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from across society. Food stocks are being replenished now ??
— Pecan (@Pecan121a) September 13, 2024
Southwark News broke the story on Monday morning hours after staff arrived to see just empty shelves and the place ransacked.
Hundreds of families in crisis depend on receiving items from Pecan, which supplies Southwark foodbank plus other food banks and charities across the borough.
Peter Edwards told the BBC yesterday: “This surprise donation by the Prince and Princess of Wales – following such a difficult spell for their family – underlines their kindness and decency.
