Did you know that 1 in 5 of the UK population live below the poverty line?
That’s a scary statistic – thank God for our Foodbanks!!
Our Foodbanks do a tremendous job in making sure that local people living in crisis, and those who are struggling in our community are fed and supported, with Foodbank Centres operating in Barrow, Ulverston and Millom.
People have always been very generous in donating items by dropping them off at drop- in centres or at supermarkets, adding a few extra items to collection points after shopping at various stores across the region.
Without the support of Foodbanks, many local people would go hungry. It’s a vital support system for people in our community who are struggling.
To help continue the amazing work they do, Ulverston Foodbank would really like donations of the following items throughout June:
Baked Beans
Tinned Rice Pudding
UHT Milk
Cordial Juice
Jam
Biscuits
Tinned Pasta
Tinned Soup
Jars of Coffee
Pasta and Curry Sauce
Tinned Fruit
Tinned Veg
Tinned Custard
Cereal
Tea Bags
Instant Mash
Pot/Packet Noodles
Tinned Tomatoes
Rice
Tinned Meat
Gluten Free Food
Cat Food
Dog Food
Shampoo and Conditioner
Deodorant
Toilet Roll
So, please – if you can, add a couple of extra items into your basket next time you go shopping and donate them to the Foodbank. Your donation can make a big difference to someone’s quality of life.
You can donate at the Co-op (Market Street), Booths Supermarket, and St Mary’s Church (Victoria Road). You can also donate at the centre during their opening hours (Monday and Thursday, 11am - 1pm).
