We are working to restore dignity and revive hope, seeking to combat hidden hunger in
When people have no financial safety net, a sudden crisis, such as bereavement, benefit delay, redundancy or illness, can leave them unable to feed themselves or their family. Such situations can quickly deteriorate, leading to relationship breakdown, house repossession or worse.
MRCT is currently putting together a foodbank for
LAUNCH DATE FOR Harlow foodbank – 1st April 2009
What is a foodbank?
The foodbank is a ground-breaking concept designed to help individuals and families in crisis by providing free emergency food until the appropriate agencies are in a position to assist.
Our aim is to engage with communities, introducing sustainable projects that enable marginalised people to break through their cycle of poverty.
Tinned and dried food is collected from the public at supermarkets, churches, schools and other local groups and "banked" in a warehouse.
Food is then given to people in crisis as a result of referrals from registered care professionals such as Social Services, Health Visitors, and other carers working in the front line.
For more information contact:
Telephone: 01279 724 515
Email: harlowfoodbank@mrct.org.uk
Website: www.mrct.org.uk/foodbank