‘We’re terrified at what we’re seeing’: soaring demand
This time last year, Sarah (not her real name) was a regular donor to the food bank drop-off point outside her local Sainsbury’s. But in March 2021 she had to stop.
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Soaring demand for Black Country and Staffordshire food banks
Food bank demand soared by more than 50 per cent during the coronavirus pandemic – and staff are braced for another rise this winter. The biggest spike was in April during the height of the pandemic.
England’s pandemic crisis of child abuse, neglect and poverty
A looming crisis of children suffering abuse, neglect and poverty has been exposed, with growing numbers of young people taken into care in some of England’s most deprived communities during the pandemic.
Resources to help industry accelerate food surplus redistribution
With over 500 Food Partners across the industry, FareShare has been included as part of new online hub, featuring practical tools to help food businesses increase the amount of food that is redistributed.
West Midlands food banks receive over 30,000 items after appeal
Central England Co-op launched a campaign to help support food banks after its’ food bank partners reported that they had seen donations drop. Since then there has been an inspiring community response.
ChangeKitchen CIC: putting the ‘Social’ into new Supper Club
As part of the enterprise imperative to look to new ways of working and meeting local need, ChangeKitchen CIC announces a new offer. A weekend Click+Collect mealbox service that gives customers a ‘dine at home’ experience.
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