Sherborne Foodbank thanks volunteers after 47% rise in demand
The charity say they couldn't have 'met the challenge' without their team
Sherborne's Foodbank has been praising the efforts of its volunteers, as they cope with a huge increase in demand.
There's been a 47% rise in referrals to the service during 2022, with a total of 1,901 emergency food parcels handed out to those in need.
As Volunteers Week gets underway (1st to 7th June), the charity's been thanking their 70 strong team for their support.
Sherborne Food Bank Chairman, David Kemp, said: www.sherbornefoodbank.org
“Sherborne Food Bank faced an exponential rise in demand on its services in 2022. We could not have met this challenge without the support of our dedicated volunteers who, week in week out, collect food donations, shop for products, sort and pack at our depot and deliver to recipients in Sherborne and the surrounding villages.
"We also acknowledge the work of our volunteer trustees and managers who ensure we operate smoothly and effectively as a registered charity, with all that entails.”
Jill Warburton, Trustee for Volunteers at Sherborne Food Bank, said:
“Through the work of our loyal volunteers we have been able to raise the profile of the Food Bank, generating donations which enable us to respond to referrals for emergency food aid, while also helping young people by supporting breakfast and tuck clubs in local schools and youth centres.
"We plan to continue reaching out to other food poverty groups in our area, with the aim of working together to help those most vulnerable to the effects of the current cost-of-living crisis”.