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<blockquote data-quote="Snapsy" data-source="post: 1267295" data-attributes="member: 265172"><p>[USER=339269]@cassi444[/USER] the CAB can issue him with a Foodbank voucher.</p><p></p><p>Our Foodbank recently moved to the same place as the CAB - so if people turn up without a voucher but in need of food we can just direct them next door! The Foodbank's own guidelines permit the supply of a 24-hour emergency box containing food for a day's worth of meals for the number of people in the household, if your nephew is unable to get a voucher but is able to get to the Foodbank.</p><p></p><p>The Foodbank is a fantastic resource. I don't want to hijack this thread, but I'm asking anyone reading this to please, if you can stretch to it, see if you can buy an extra tin or packet of something when you go shopping - just every so often - most supermarkets have a Foodbank collection bin post-checkout.</p><p></p><p>Often on display on collection bins is a 'shopping list', because a 3-day emergency food supply from the Foodbank contains specific items, things like tinned meat, UHT milk, juice, pasta, rice etc - but there is also need for loo rolls, shampoo etc, and things for the 'treats' table.</p><p></p><p>Foodbanks pack food for clients in supermarket carrier bags. At ours, volunteers tend to take their badges off before helping clients carry their shopping outside. These are two very valuable things that help to remove any stigma which may be perceived by clients.</p><p></p><p>I hope your nephew will find a warm welcome, a cuppa and someone to chat with at the Foodbank while his food is packed for him. Consideration is made for those with any specific dietary requirements.</p><p></p><p>Hope he is able to get hold of a voucher soon. I wish him all the best.</p><p></p><p>We find locally that people are generous with their donations, and the warehouse is well-stocked. Post-Harvest-Festival - around now - this is particularly the case.</p><p></p><p>To anyone - if you need a supply of food, please don't think twice. The Foodbank will be able to help with food, and volunteers have information to signpost clients on to various services and facilities which might be able to assist them regarding other (non-food-related) issues.</p><p></p><p>(Edited lots to add stuff I'd missed out.)</p><p></p><p>Love Snapsy</p><p><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Snapsy, post: 1267295, member: 265172"] [USER=339269]@cassi444[/USER] the CAB can issue him with a Foodbank voucher. Our Foodbank recently moved to the same place as the CAB - so if people turn up without a voucher but in need of food we can just direct them next door! The Foodbank's own guidelines permit the supply of a 24-hour emergency box containing food for a day's worth of meals for the number of people in the household, if your nephew is unable to get a voucher but is able to get to the Foodbank. The Foodbank is a fantastic resource. I don't want to hijack this thread, but I'm asking anyone reading this to please, if you can stretch to it, see if you can buy an extra tin or packet of something when you go shopping - just every so often - most supermarkets have a Foodbank collection bin post-checkout. Often on display on collection bins is a 'shopping list', because a 3-day emergency food supply from the Foodbank contains specific items, things like tinned meat, UHT milk, juice, pasta, rice etc - but there is also need for loo rolls, shampoo etc, and things for the 'treats' table. Foodbanks pack food for clients in supermarket carrier bags. At ours, volunteers tend to take their badges off before helping clients carry their shopping outside. These are two very valuable things that help to remove any stigma which may be perceived by clients. I hope your nephew will find a warm welcome, a cuppa and someone to chat with at the Foodbank while his food is packed for him. Consideration is made for those with any specific dietary requirements. Hope he is able to get hold of a voucher soon. I wish him all the best. We find locally that people are generous with their donations, and the warehouse is well-stocked. Post-Harvest-Festival - around now - this is particularly the case. To anyone - if you need a supply of food, please don't think twice. The Foodbank will be able to help with food, and volunteers have information to signpost clients on to various services and facilities which might be able to assist them regarding other (non-food-related) issues. (Edited lots to add stuff I'd missed out.) Love Snapsy :) [/QUOTE]
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