Food bank stocks 'low as client numbers increase'
Summary
A food bank in Guernsey is running very low on basic food supplies while the number of people needing help is rising each week. The Guernsey Welfare Service, which runs the food bank, is asking for donations of common items like meat, pasta sauce, and tinned fruit to meet the growing demand.Key Facts
- The Guernsey Welfare Service operates the largest food bank on the island.
- The food bank is seeing two to three new clients every week.
- Stocks of basic food items such as coffee, sugar, tinned fruit, and meat products are very low.
- The charity rarely asks publicly for donations but made an exception due to the urgent need.
- Rising living costs and inflation are increasing the number of people who need food aid.
- The conflict in the Middle East may worsen the situation by raising prices further.
- People can donate items at local stores like Alliance, Coop Grand Marche, Smilers, and Waitrose.
- The charity’s manager, Simon Fairclough, says it is concerning to be unable to provide basic items like coffee to elderly clients.
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