WARRINGTON Foodbank is appealing for more supplies after seeing a 143 percent increase in demand for crisis food parcels during the past six months.
In January 273 food parcels were distributed to people facing crisis in Warrington.
Just six months later, in June 22, the figure had risen to 664: an astonishing 143% increase!
Below is the foodbank’s up-to-date shopping list,
Meanwhile, Tesco Extra is holding another food drive for Warrington Foodbank, from Thursday 1st to Saturday 3rd September 2022.
If you are shopping at Tesco Extra during the food drive initiative, please consider donating items of non-perishable food and toiletries, for people facing hardship in Warrington.
143% more help given in the last 6 months!
In Jan 22, @WarringtonFB distributed 273 food parcels to people facing crisis in Warrington. Just 6 mths later, in June 22, the figure had risen to 664: an astonishing 143% increase! Below is our up-to-date shopping list, please help🙏 pic.twitter.com/GXEtSKKazf— Warrington Foodbank (@WarringtonFB) August 23, 2022