Gill Gay is Still Collecting For Swale Foodbank

Hi everyone,

As you may have read, Swale Borough Council has recently given Swale Foodbank a massive boost and that is truly fantastic. But please don't think because of this that your food donations are no longer needed. In fact, the need for food donations grows daily as more and more families become reliant on Foodbanks for their support.

Can you imagine being in lockdown with an empty food cupboard and 2 or 3 children to feed?

Yes, the government has put in place a voucher system for children who usually receive free school meals, unfortunately, the implementation of these vouchers has proved difficult. You need a computer, you need broadband or you need to be local to the school sorting out your voucher. Another problem highlighted is that not all shops will take the vouchers.

Before lockdown, we were able to keep the porch at St. Mary's Church, Upchurch open for your kind donations, for me to sort through. Now it's more difficult because we are following government guidelines and our Church is closed.

So I have an idea. I will be in the layby opposite the Church in Horsham Lane, next Wednesday, the 13th of May from 10:30am until 11:30am. My car boot will be open and I will be at a safe distance from the car.

Do please come along with your donations and put them into my boot - in a carrier bag would be helpful.

My husband and I will then deliver your donations to the Swale Foodbank Warehouse, part of the Trussell Trust.

All donations are most welcome, but our most needed items are on this list:

Tinned meats
Squash
Jams
Custard
Tinned fruit
Tinned carrots
Shaving foam/gel
Shampoo
Baby items
Snacks (crisps/chocolate/biscuits)
Dog/Cat food

Thank you

God bless you all
Gill Gay - Foodbank Co-ordinator
Email: gilliangay99@yahoo.co.uk
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