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Help to start a local foodbank

asea
asea Posts: 1,398 Forumite
OK, I hope that this is the right place to post...

I recently read an article about foodbanks and am thinking of starting one locally. As I understand it, the nearest ones are many miles away from my vicinity.

Is anyone able to offer any advice, suggestions or practical help? I haven't done anything like this before so not sure where to start! Can anyone think of a suitable venues that might donate space to do this, the only places I can think of are churches. Have you been involved in one and would be able to help to set up a foodbank too, if so, please let me know!

The article I read is here: (http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/life-on-the-poverty-line-breadline-britain-2158111.html)

Thank you
nothing to see here, move along...

Comments

  • Savvy_Sue
    Savvy_Sue Posts: 46,777 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    did you look at the Trussell Trust's website? how to start a foodbank

    there's also FareShare.

    I can tell you that it's not something one person can do.
    Signature removed for peace of mind
  • laurenjs88
    laurenjs88 Posts: 1,326 Forumite
    its something i would be interested in too, given my current situation lol somethign ive always wanted to be part of when im better off!
    Had my amazing little girlie 08/12/2007 - 11 days late! 9lbs 3oz
    My second little girl entered the world 20/03/2010 - 11 days late! 8lbs 4oz
    Sea
    led pot challenge 4 - 332
    Make £11k in 2011 £0/£11000 - 0%
    And lots of other challenges!
  • quango77
    quango77 Posts: 18 Forumite
    I work closely with a food bank in Huddersfield, I'm happy to find out questions regarding set up/put you in touch with the project leader. Feel free to PM me,
    Salx
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