Foodbank Update - Thursday 15th Jan
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This edition includes:
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The foodbank reflects on a busy Christmas season and thanks supporters.
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Over 500 goodie bags were made and distributed to local families.
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They’ve found new, larger premises and plan to move in late spring after some fit-out work.
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2025 stats: ~5337 food parcels given, 35% to children; 40 t donated and 13.6 t purchased.
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Thanks given to partner groups helping with satellite distribution sessions.
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Introduced a new partnership with Coventry Independent Advice Service for benefit/debt support (162 referrals made).
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Recap of Harvest Festival support, a Rudolph Run fundraiser (£6,329 raised), and a Tesco food drive (~1 ton collected).
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“A Parcel of Hope” Christmas appeal raised ~£6,051 to fund advice hours.
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Lists grant and food donation sources, plus current donation needs and links