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Lichfield foodbank is here to help

7th May 2020

Lichfield foodbank is asking the community to share the message that they are open and here to help anyone struggling to afford food in the current crisis.

The volunteer-run charity, which has been supporting people in need in the city and surrounding areas for more than six years, has already fed five times more people since the start of the coronavirus pandemic than in the same period last year.

Anyone needing support can call the national Citizens Advice Helpline on 0808 208 2138 or call the foodbank on 07913 563901, or email [email protected] for a code number to take to a session and collect a food package.  Sessions are held on Tuesdays 10am – 12 noon and Wednesdays 1 – 3pm at Life Church, Netherstowe and on Fridays 12.30 – 2.30pm at Wade Street Church.

Foodbank Chairman David Clarke said:

“The number of families seeking support has increased hugely since the start of the year and, sadly, the foodbank has provided meals for eight times more children than last year.”

“We have received great support and donations from the community (thank you Lichfield!), and we want to make sure that the message reaches everyone who needs us that we are open, stocked and here to help!”

The foodbank provides a balanced package of food for three days, plus a voucher for each household member, redeemable at Riley’s Greengrocers where it can be exchanged for fresh fruit and veg, fresh milk and spread.

For more information on how you can donate food and other ways to support the foodbank’s work visit our Give Help pages or follow the foodbank on facebook and twitter.

 

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