Huge rise in foodbank users
The East has seen its biggest ever increase in foodbank users. Over the last year there's been a 230% rise in numbers asking for help.
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Youngsters help out at Suffolk foodbank
Haverhill Foodbank is one of more than 20 across our region, and for more than four years it's provided three days of emergency supplies for people living below the breadline.
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£5000 grant for foodbank
The Cromer & District Foodbank has been awarded a £5,000 grant from the North Norfolk Big Society Fund. The money will be used to meet operational costs, pay for overheads and support volunteers.
The Foodbank’s warehouse and distribution centre are in the hall of the Methodist church in Cromer.
A second distribution centre will open in St Joseph’s RC church hall in Sheringham on 28 November.
Further distribution points are planned for Aylsham, Holt and North Walsham, and Foodbank volunteers will deliver emergency food supplies to the homes of rural clients with transport difficulties.
Delia to help launch foodbank
Celebrity chef Delia Smith is due to help launch a foodbank in Stowmarket later today.
It will be based at the town's Community Centre and is the brainchild of a number of local churches. Referral forms for those living on the breadline will be placed around the town
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