Tins galore!
Our staff are so generous donating hundreds of tins and advent calendars to support Eastern Valley Food Bank.
Written by Fiona
—17 Nov, 2017
Foodbanks are seeing a surge in people needing their support and are in desperate need of donations. If you can donate food or volunteer your time why not visit the Trussell Trust website they partner with communities and churches to provide local food banks and help stop UK hunger. If you need a foodbank voucher, you will need to be referred, for more detailed information visit the Trussell Trust website. Foodbanks work with different frontline professionals who can help refer you; such as doctors, health visitors, social workers, housing associations and the Citizens Advice. The Trussell Trust has worked with nutritionists to ensure food parcels contains sufficient nutrition for at least three days worth of healthy, balanced meals for individuals and families.
Alan from Eastern Valley Food Bank, said; “Melin’s support has been amazing. We couldn’t believe our eyes when we went to collect all the food. This will help so many people, thank you.”
Melin Homes Chief Executive Paula Kennedy said; “It is a privilege for Melin to support such a worthy cause. I can’t thank the staff enough for their generosity. To give something back to the local community is very important to us.”