Market town's food bank demand triples
Summary
A food bank in Ludlow, Shropshire, reported that the number of people seeking help has tripled recently. The food bank is asking for more donations of tinned goods to meet the increased demand. The service is open five days a week and relies on donations from local sources to provide food.Key Facts
- Ludlow Food Bank has seen the number of people needing help rise from 28 to 84 in a week.
- The food bank is requesting more donations, especially tinned goods like soup and baked beans.
- Coordinators are purchasing food regularly to meet demand, despite receiving donations from schools, surgeries, and supermarkets.
- The food bank has been operational for 20 years and serves people referred to them.
- The increase in demand is partly due to unexpected costs like travel to hospitals for family members.
- Collection boxes are set up in local supermarkets, but they are not enough.
- The food bank is also providing Christmas goodies with food parcels.
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