On 24 March, UK allotment holders woke to a different world. Lockdown added new challenges but also new rewards. Many found new solace, sanctuary and community spirit over the course of the summer.
What decision will we make? We can either choose to build the biggest and best lifeboats to sail people to safety – or risk many more being swept into destitution if we do not invest enough to keep them afloat.
A collection of lockdown diaries compiled by 50 Britons over 3 weeks reveals a bleak contrast between those who can afford to cope in the current crisis, and those struggling to feed their families.
Birmingham based social enterprise, Catalyst 4 Change CIC, have launched a COVID-19 resource page. On this page you will find selected links to useful information & resources for both individuals and organisations.
The As-Suffa Institute, is offering free self-isolation support to those affected by the Coronavirus. If you are self-isolating with and are over the age of 65, contact As-Suffa to arrange a food pack delivery.
This is our periodic update on latest listings added to the Find Food Banks Brum website. Our listings of food banks, charity shops, eating places, support services and more continues to grow.
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