BARROW FOODBANK UPDATE
report written by Sheila Darlington
In the run up to Christmas, Barrow Foodbank fed 1400 people.
As well as three days’ supply of food, each client was given a seasonal
hamper and small gift, which thanks to your generosity, made a big
difference to the Christmas of those needing help.
The Foodbank would like to thank everyone for their donations, including
the many toys, chocolates and sweets, which helped make Christmas
happier for lots of families.,
The Foodbank are now trying to increase their stocks again, and are
especially short of UHT milk and UHT fruit juice; if you can help with
these items, or any from the list below, please place them in the usual
boxes in church:
UHT milk (not fresh or skimmed)
Teabags
Tinned fish
Tinned tomatoes
Tinned rice pudding
Pasta sauce
Sugar (500g or 1kg)
Biscuits or snack bars
UHT fruit juice
Tinned meat
Tinned fruit and vegetables
Tinned sponge pudding
Custard (tinned or UHT)
Instant mashed potato
Jam
Cereal - medium or large
Non food items such as nappies, baby wipes, shower gel, shampoo,
sanitary protection and toothpaste.
If you fancy a more energetic way of supporting the Foodbank, they are
getting together a team for the Barrow to Keswick walk - if you would like
to join the team of walkers, help with the support or, have a team of your
own willing to sponsor the Foodbank, please contact Bev at
[email protected], or on 343436.