Bournemouth Foodbank issues urgent appeal amidst cost of living crisis

The rising cost of basic foods such as pasta, tea, bread and other everyday foods is hitting the most vulnerable the heaviest with 61% of those in the most deprived areas buying less food than last year according to the ONS (Office for National Statistics).

It’s thought that public health could be affected as a result of the rising prices, with nearly one-quarter (23%) of the ONS’s survey participants saying they had skipped or reduced the size of a meal because they could not afford to buy food, according to data from the Food Standards Agency (FSA).

As a result Bournemouth Foodbank has seen unprecedented demand for it’s services. In September 2022 alone they helped 997, of which 279 were children and the situation has become more acute with even more local families turning to the foodbank for support, leading to the local charity issuing an urgent appeal for more funds and contributions. Proceeds from the appeal will enable the charity to reach more people with the emergency food and the support they need to move out of crisis and receive specialist advice to address long term problems that they may be facing. And for a limited time, donors who give £30 or more will receive a free gift of a an ‘Ending Hunger’ Tote bag. Donate £50 or more and also get a branded travel mug.

You can donate here: https://www. crowdfunder.co.uk/p/bournemouthfoodbank-appeal