Food bank use still on the rise as appeal made for more vital goods
FOOD bank demand in Leek has shown an increase of
123 per cent on the same month last year, writes LES JACKSON.
Figures released by Leek and District Foodbank show that 94 people were helped during September.
This included 53 adults and 41 children.
The total number of meals served was 846 with a quantity of 1,923kg and with a value of £3,365.
Project coordinator Ian Smith said: “Once again, the main reason for food bank use is low income followed by benefit changes.
“If you are a donor we would like to thank you for your help and remind you that we can still accept your donations at the food bank on Tuesdays and Fridays between 10am and noon.
“Please ring the bell and maintain social distancing.
“Alternatively, you may use any of our permanent collection points which are still available at various locations listed on our website together with the latest urgent needs.”
The food bank website is leekdistrict.org.uk/givehelp/donate-food, and they are currently in need of the following items:
* Tomato Ketchup and brown sauce
* Jam
* Tinned fruit
* Chocolate
* Pasta in sauce
* Flavoured noodles, super noodles, pot noodles
* Washing powder/liquid (small boxes/bottles) * Toothbrushes (single pack) * Washing up liquid and cleaning products
* Fruit juice
* Boxes or tins of biscuits * Boxes of chocolates * Savoury snacks, Pringles, cheese biscuits
* Tinned ham
* Bags for life
At the moment the food bank have adequate stocks of baked beans and soup.
If you have a friend, relative or know of someone who cannot afford to buy food please refer them to any of the following to obtain foodbank vouchers:
Local help contact details: Citizens Advice Email advice@leekcab.cabnet.org. uk Telephone 0300 330 2164 (Monday and Wednesday
9am to 11.30am Tuesday 9.30am to 12pm).
National Helpline: 0808 208 2138 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm).
Staffordshire Moorland District Council Helpline: Telephone 0345 605 3010.
Staffordshire County
Council Helpline: Telephone 0300 111 8050.