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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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