People urged to make foodbank donation when doing shopping

Perth and Kinross residents are being urged to consider donating to local foodbanks while carrying out their essential shopping amid a rising demand for services across the area.

Foodbanks across the country have remained open, having been identified as an essential service, but more donations are now needed as people stay at home, according to the local authority.

A Perth and Kinross Council statement read: “To ensure that foodbanks can continue to provide the support that will be needed, community food organisations, supported by Perth and Kinross Council, are asking people to donate food via local supermarkets when they are doing their essential weekly shop.”

Marjorie Clark of Perth Foodbank said there are people coming to them for help who have never needed to use a foodbank before.

She said: “We expect over the next

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The number of folk using the foodbank is going to increase. MARJORIE CLARK

weeks and months, as people face more financial constraints, due to unemployment and such like, that the number of folk using the foodbank is going to increase significantly.

“I would also want to take this opportunity thank all those who have sent so many financial donations to the foodbank.

“Many have said that since they are at home, they are unable to make their usual contribution to the collection bin at the supermarkets.

“The money we have received enables us to buy things that we are short of, and we are extremely grateful for this financial support.”

Tina Mcrorie, of Crieff Community Foodbank, said: “All I can say is we are extremely grateful for all the donations and kind words we have received by so many people.

“This has enabled us to ensure nobody goes hungry who is experiencing a financial crisis.”

Foodbank donations can be made at the tills of most supermarkets.