Redditch Foodbank appeals as 'hardest winter yet' looms on horizon - The Redditch Standard

Redditch Foodbank appeals as 'hardest winter yet' looms on horizon

Redditch Editorial 2nd Nov, 2019   0

REDDITCH Foodbank has seen a 43 per cent increase in demand in the last 12 months, and shows no sign of slowing down, according to manager Laura Kyte.

Harvest Festival time, however, has given a welcome boost to supplies.

“As our stocks began to run low we knew that Harvest time would be vital to ensure we could meet demand,” said Laura.

“As ever, the generous people from in and around Redditch responded, and the total amount of donations we weighed during the Harvest period was more than three tonnes. We cannot thank everyone enough.”




Redditch Foodbank is overseen by local Christian charity Acts of Kindness (AoK) and has been committed to helping the town with issues of hunger and poverty for over six years.

“Our up-and-coming collection at Tesco will be crucial to seeing the Foodbank through what is expected to be our hardest winter yet,” said Laura.


The chair of trustees at AoK, Rev Robin Baker, added: “We are at our highest level of helping people and if any individuals, businesses, schools or churches wish to make donations for Christmas, we would love to hear from you.”

The collection at Tesco Extra, Oakenshaw, will run from Thursday, November 21 to Saturday, November 23. Volunteers are wanted to help.

“Please email [email protected] if you would like to offer some help in store on any of those days,” said Laura.

“Christmas is a busy time for us and I would encourage anyone thinking of donating to please contact our office. To get in touch, please email [email protected] or call 07847 618539.”

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