When is it?
21 November … be very wary of those collection tins !
A day when all carers are asked to name just 5 " Rights " that do not need to be enforced … by legal means or appeal.
The Right to continue to care until said carer drops dead … usually the number one choice ?
Down memory lane to 2017 … anything changed ? :
With the so called " Festive " season fast approaching , a timely reminder … TRUSSELLS CHRISTMAS APPEAL :
https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-involved/christmas-appeal/
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No child should know what a food bank is, let alone use one at Christmas.
Christmas should be a time of joy and celebration, but last year, food banks in the Trussell Trust network > distributed over half a million food parcels to children> .
No doubt , the major supermarkets will join in … even toys would be most welcomed ?
**The 10 items food bank charities are asking shoppers to donate this week at Tesco.
From today until Saturday November 23, shoppers will find a Food Collection donation point at the front of every Tesco store.**
**Food banks bracing for record high demand over Christmas period.
Campaigners call on next government to '" Work towards a future where no one needs a food bank. "**
Food banks bracing for record high demand over Christmas period | The Independent | The Independent
Was at a local foodbank this week. I donated a lot of tinned stuff. I gave them tinned potatoes, tinned soup, tinned fish, tinned veg, tinned meat.
Thank you … on behalf of food banks … and , more particularly , those who need them.
By the ton is no exaggeration.
Should I donate fruit or not?
Check first with your local food bank.
Tesco tombstone posted recently a very good guide.
Tinned or the long life fruit in juice would be acceptable. Supposedly as good as fresh and certainly better than non at all.
Given that many food banks operate out if inadequate premises … my local one a prime example … only limited amount of supplies can be housed before
additional space is required … two of the ladies in Worksop store surplus donations in garages.
Fresh stuff fine … Aldi / ASDA leading the way locally but … as recommended … check with your local one first.
Logistics is a welcomed headache for most food banks … especially as many are receiving record levels of supplies … to meet the ever rising demand.
" Friends of food banks " … at local level … to assist with the storage and other logistic problems are also increasing.
Local school where my astronomy society meet every fortnight are one … space made available within to house donations.
**XPO Logistics reports record food bank donations over Christmas period.
XPO Logistics delivered more than seven tonnes of food to 35 food banks across the UK over the Christmas period.
The donation was equivalent to providing an estimated 9,500 meals for vulnerable people across the UK, according to the global logistics group.
More than 8,700 XPO employees supported the initiative by collecting or donating food, raising funds or volunteering at local food banks. It was the fifth consecutive food drive for the company and set a new record for its annual ‘United in Giving’ campaign.**
Says it all … a big " Thank you " on behalf of all those citizens , including family . kinship carers , who have benefited directly !
Trouble is , food bank usage CONTINUES TO RISE … and demand for the basic essentials to survive are like gold dust for far too many !