Foodbank appeal

Renfrewshire Foodbank has appealed for more donations.

The organisation is struggling to keep up with demand because of the huge increase in people using the Paisley facility.

In the year to March, the number of people using the foodbank rose by a massive 1,000 to 7,200.

Urgently required are UHT milk, tinned potatoes, litre cartons of juice – not fresh – along with tinned fruit, tinned custard, rice pudding, small packets of tea, coffee, and jam. Pasta and beans are not presently required.

The foodbank gives people a three-day supply of food, with the aim of supplying them with items that will allow them to have a balanced diet.

If people use the Renfrewshire Foodbank, they will also be given advice on how to improve their situations.

Donations can be made at Renfrewshire Foodbank at Unit 12, 80 Abercorn Street, Paisley, which is open on Mondays and Fridays from 10am to noon, and on Thursdays from 5pm to 7pm.

There are also drop boxes in Tesco Linwood, Tesco Paisley, Morrison’s Johnstone and the Co-ops in Houston, Kilbarchan, Bridge of Weir and Bishopton.

People can also make an arrangement to make a donation by calling Mrs Alexander on 07581 480155 or email her on manager@renfrewshire. foodbank.org.uk