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How you can help this Lent

19th February 2020

Once again we are offering two ways in which you can help someone in food crisis.  In 2019 we provided 49,959 meals compared to 39,105 in 2018. This level of food crisis is something we never imagined we would see, which is why we  really need your help over Lent.  Many of those who come to our centres are those on low incomes and struggling to survive.

Lent is traditionally a time where people choose to give up something for the 40 day period but we are asking you to give.

Firstly, there is the 40p for 40 days. Put 40p aside each day to be able to make a donation of £16 at the end of 40 days.  These donations will help us with the cost of running Foodbank. It costs between £30-£40,000 each year, and  as a charity we rely on fundraising and grants to be able to fund our vital work. Click here for more information about how to make a monetary donation.

 

Secondly, we would ask people to donate an item a day from our Ad Lent calendar, or just use our regular shopping list as every item will help someone. Click here for a full list of donation points.

 

Research by the Trussell Trust has shown that those visiting Foodbanks, nationally, have just £50 average weekly income after housing costs are deducted. A Foodbank spokesperson said, when discussing the current food crisis in the Braintree District, ‘We are shocked and saddened to see an increase in people needing our help.  Supplying 49,959 meals is too many.  Sickness, an unexpected bill, a recently made redundant worker having to wait five weeks to receive any money and those who have to choose between food or heat are just some of the reasons why people visit us.  We would love to report that we are seeing less clients but unfortunately there is a growing trend in people needing us’

Lent begins on 26th February 2020.

We would like to thank everyone for their support.  Your generosity really does help.

 

Where do I donate?

Click here for information on where you can donate

How do I make a monetary donation?

How can I donate online? Click here to be taken to our Wonderful.org fundraising page

Who do I make a cheque payable to?

Please make any cheques payable to Braintree Area Foodbank Ltd.

Can I send in a Postal Donation?

If you would like to send a postal donation please make cheques payable to ‘Braintree Area Foodbank Ltd’ and send to our postal address:  Braintree Area Foodbank Ltd, Unit 6, The Lakes Industrial Park Lower Chapel Hill, Braintree CM7 3RU

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