Traidcraft update

As we are now into our 3rd period of national lock-down it is sometimes quite a challenge to retain a level of optimism for the year ahead. The only thing we can be absolutely sure of is that the number of people who need our help will continue to grow. Our contact at the Food Bank emailed me on this week with the following message.

Hi Bill

Happy New year to you and Margaret.

It was fairly quiet between Christmas and New Year but it looks like all hell setting loose today lots of vouchers.

There is no rush but we are fairly short of rice 500 g and 1 kg.

Small jars coffee.

Granola

Small packets soap powder

Best wishes

Kizzy

We have placed an order with Traidcraft and we aim to deliver to the Food Bank early next week. Just like lots of other support groups our resources are stretched but due to your continuing kind and generous financial support we are able to offer some relief to those in the greatest need. Thank you. All of the organisations who benefit from your generosity are incredibly grateful for all that you do.

If you can think of others who may be willing to join us in our efforts to help those less fortunate than ourselves please pass this appeal on. I can provide a form of words if that would be helpful.

If you are aware of any families or individuals who need help from the food bank, they call 01494 785660 to arrange an emergency delivery.

With a different and difficult Christmas behind us, made so much better for so many by your kindness, once again many, many thanks for your generosity.

Stay Safe

Margaret & Bill Dykes

07968421416

PS During this lock-down we are able to deliver essential supplies to you. See the current stock list, top right on this page, and a copy of January’s newsletter from Margaret.