It's been a while since our last post, we continue to experience a growing demand here at the food bank.
Over 45,000 meals provided into the community so far this year. Families and many individuals struggling at this time.
Thanks to everyone who is supporting us.
Week by week we are experiencing an increase in demand at the food bank.
In the first four months we have received 654 referrals and provided over 21,000 meals.
2022 became one of our busiest years, with a 23% increase in referrals, a total of 57,900 meals provided .
Grateful for support from so many in the South Lakes area.
Thank you to everyone who has donated so generously over the last few weeks, we are blessed and many people have been helped by your kindness.
The food bank will be open again on the 28th December.
May you all know a peaceful and blessed Christmas.
Continuing to serve our local community and seeing a big increase in referrals to the food bank. So far this year we have received 1,277 referrals and provided over 42,000 meals.
Thank you for every donation received.
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We have had a really busy six months, with 842 referrals received so far, which is a 26% increase on this time last year. Thanks to everyone who is supporting us, every donation is vital.
Last year was one of our busiest, we received 1,423 referrals and provided 48,255 meals.
It's not just about the numbers though, but individuals and families who have been going through hard times.
A great privilege to be able to help them.
Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the past year, we are blessed by your generosity and many individuals and families have food over this Christmas time.
Huge thanks for all the Harvest Festival donations received this month, we are truly blessed. So far this year we have been able to provide over 38,000 meals into the local community.
If you are struggling for food for your children during the new lockdown, don't struggle alone. We can help. Ring 07534 609179 to arrange a collection/delivery.
Busy times at the food bank, by the end of August we have received 962 referrals and supplied 21,725 meals to help families and individuals in our local community.
We are still open for advice over the phone. If you have a new enquiry, please ring Adviceline on 03444 111 444 or if you have an on-going case please call 015394 46464.
We also have a Help to Claim line if you need support to make a new Universal Credit claim on 0800 144 8444.
Apologies for not keeping you up to date, so far this year we have received 619 referrals and supplied over 13,000 meals. Thank you to everyone who has supported us and all who continue to do so.