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The unexpected items that foodbanks need
29th July 2022
Food banks have become an essential service - in the UK, more than 14 million people are living in poverty, including 4.5 million children.
The Trusell Trust supports a nationwide network of over 1,300 food banks, staffed and supported by over 28,000 volunteers.
In April, the Trust shared the grim news that the food banks in their network gave out 2.1 million food parcels to people facing hardship between April 2021 and March 2022. 830,000 of these were given to children.
But do you know what items they require?
When you think of donating to a food bank, you may think of giving pasta, tinned food or cereal. 🥫
— Trussell (@TrussellUK) July 27, 2022
Though this food is always appreciated, the #Foodbanks in our network are also in need of some more unexpected, but essential, items.
Here's 6 unexpected things you can donate ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/74pKNd3w8W
Liz Blamire
Liz is the current tutor2u subject lead for Health and Social Care. She is a former NHS midwife, who has worked in community, birth centre and acute hospital settings. Liz is an SSAT Accredited Lead Practitioner, who has taught Health and Social Care in FE and secondary schools, where she was a successful HOD. Liz is an experienced senior examiner and author.
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