A BOX of much needed supplies sponsored by Tavistock-based holiday park, Woodovis Park, has arrived in Kenya to help those affected by the drought and famine.

Woodovis Park selected ShelterBox, the Cornwall-based international disaster relief charity, as their chosen charity last year with the aim of helping to raise awareness for the scheme. 

Guests at the eco-award-winning holiday park were also invited to add donations to a collection box during their stay, raising a further £67 for the charity.

The Woodovis Park sponsored box has now arrived in Kenya.  Each large, green ShelterBox is tailored to a disaster but typically contains a disaster relief tent for an extended family, blankets, water storage and purification equipment, cooking utensils, a stove, a basic tool kit, a children's activity pack and other vital items.

Woodovis Park owner John Lewis said: 'We wanted to pledge our support to ShelterBox by sponsoring a box in the first instance, but were also keen to encourage our visitors to help make a difference to people affected by disasters around the world.  We have been really pleased by the response we've received.'