Summary
A food bank in Boston is asking for help due to consistently high demand for its services. The Boston Food Bank reports record demand levels, needing donations of non-perishable foods such as pasta and tinned meals. Many in the area struggle with food affordability and heating costs.
Key Facts
- The Boston Food Bank is appealing for more donations of non-perishable food items.
- Father David Stevenson stated that the food bank is a crucial resource for many people.
- The appeal is partly due to higher costs for heating homes, increasing the need for support.
- The food bank is part of The Trussell Trust, a UK-wide network.
- There has been an overall increase in the need for food bank services this year.
- Recently, the food bank assisted its 3,000th person for the year, including nearly 1,000 children.
- Alina, a previous user of the food bank, now volunteers there to give back to the community.
