How you can help foodbanks this winter
Along with National World titles across the UK, The Scotsman is encouraging readers to donate what they can to support foodbanks this winter.
There are a number of ways readers can help the Trussell Trust.
Make a financial donation, to the Trussell Trust, in support of the Emergency Appeal Fund at www.trusselltrust.org/nationalworld/
Donate food and toiletries to your local food bank. Visit trusselltrust.org to find your nearest foodbank, view the list of items that they need most and locate your nearest collection point.
Check your local foodbank’s website and social media to see if they need any volunteering support.
This winter is going to be the toughest yet for foodbanks as they are faced with increased demand need and soaring operational costs.
The charity’s long- term goal is a future without emergency food, where everyone has the income and support they need to get by.
Every penny raised by the Trussell Trust’ s emergency appeal will go towards helping foodbanks keep going this winter by funding: • Grants to foodbanks to respond to the crisis this winter by helping to cover their increased running costs for food, facilities and frontline staff, as well as winterspecific support for people facing hardship.
• Additional support to foodbanks to help navigate the crisis including access to regional and national expertise to ensure they can continue to serve their community.
• Direct advice on finances to help tens of thousands of people maximise their income via the charity’s Help through Hardship helpline, that is run in partnership with Citizens Advice, and through one-toone support sessions at foodbanks to help people through this crisis and beyond.