Pilgrim Foodservice’s Three Peaks Challenge has raised an impressive £22,775 in support of GroceryAid, the charity dedicated to providing vital support for those working in the grocery industry.
This challenging event, dubbed the Three Peaks Pilgrim-age, saw Pilgrim Foodservice’s strategy director, Jenni Holgate, and head of procurement, Karen Hamlyn, don their walking boots and put their best foot forward in a 26-mile trek to conquer the highest peaks in Scotland, England, and Wales.
Their journey began on Friday 9 August at 8:30am as the pair embarked on their climb up Ben Nevis. Despite torrential rain and 60mph winds, they completed the ascent in six hours and 35 minutes. The following day, they tackled Scafell Pike in Cumbria before finishing their adventure with a 5.5-hour climb of Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) on Sunday 11 August.
Reflecting on the challenge, Rachel Atkin, Pilgrim Foodservice’s head of people, praised the duo: “This has been an incredible journey of resilience, determination, and teamwork. The entire Pilgrim family followed the Pilgrim-age closely, and we’re immensely proud of Jenni and Karen for their remarkable achievement and the huge amount of money they’ve raised for GroceryAid.”
The success of the Three Peaks Pilgrim-age is a powerful example of what can be achieved when determination and compassion come together. The funds raised will go directly to GroceryAid, supporting services such as a 24/7 helpline, financial grants and mental health counselling. With the grocery industry facing unprecedented challenges, the need for such support has never been greater.
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