Food Banks
As the effects of the pandemic begin to lessen the importance of food banks increases as more families find themselves in never before experienced conditions of food poverty.
National agencies tell us that this problem is growing – and not only in poorer areas. If you know someone who is in difficulties and would welcome help, they can talk confidentially to a trained Citizens Advice adviser on 0808 208 2138 for free (open Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm) and if an emergency food parcel is needed a food bank voucher is issued.
I have spoken to many kind local people who say they are getting into the habit of buying an extra item or two for the Food Bank whenever they pop into the supermarkets or other businesses that collect donations. Thank you.
National agencies tell us that this problem is growing – and not only in poorer areas. If you know someone who is in difficulties and would welcome help, they can talk confidentially to a trained Citizens Advice adviser on 0808 208 2138 for free (open Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm) and if an emergency food parcel is needed a food bank voucher is issued.
I have spoken to many kind local people who say they are getting into the habit of buying an extra item or two for the Food Bank whenever they pop into the supermarkets or other businesses that collect donations. Thank you.
Contacts
A special thank you to community minded Elderberry Blacks Café in Knowle High Street for displaying the following emergency phone numbers
Samaritans new free helpline number 116 123
Women’s Aid 0808 2000 247
Mind 0300 123 3393
Age Uk 0800 6781602
Child Line 0800 1111
Alcoholics Anonymous 0800 9177650
Debt Line 0800 8084000
Samaritans new free helpline number 116 123
Women’s Aid 0808 2000 247
Mind 0300 123 3393
Age Uk 0800 6781602
Child Line 0800 1111
Alcoholics Anonymous 0800 9177650
Debt Line 0800 8084000
