Rotary Club of Leighton Linslade agree package of support for Towns Food Banks
At a time when many people are experiencing significant financial difficulties it is vital that in
2022 no one in Leighton Linslade goes hungry and it’s fantastic to see the work being done
by the Leighton Linslade( Black Horse) Food Bank and the Leighton Linslade Helpers.
These two organisations provide vital assistance to significant numbers of people and
Rotary are pleased to add its financial support and assistance to the Food Parcel element
of both of these hardworking groups. Having consulted with the leadership of both of the
Food Banks, Rotary have put in place an initial six month flexible financial support package
that will underpin both organisations ability to provide Food Parcels for those in need and
ensure that they never have to turn anyone away. Rotary is delighted that charitable funds
raised in the town at events like the recent Queens Jubilee Fayre can be recycled into
supporting those in most need in our community.
Rosie of the Leighton Linslade Food Bank said:
We greatly appreciate the support of Rotary and others who support us ,without
which our service would not be sustainable. The need is growing but we will get
through this and we will cope and as Christmas approaches we will, as always, find
ways to make it as special as we can.
June of the Leighton Linslade Helpers said :
We are seeing about a 20% increase in the need for food parcels with people we
have never seen before so if you can donate food please do put something in your
local supermarket collection trolley and if you can spare time to pack parcels at our
Meadow Way facility then do make contact.
Rotary President Robin Comerford said:
“With all the gloomy news about cost of living and energy price rises, Leighton Linslade Rotary Club is very concerned about the impact this will have on those undergoing financial hardship within the Town. Unfortunately, the numbers finding it difficult to feed themselves and their families are growing. As Rotary President, I feel it’s essential to return charitable funds raised by the generosity of the Town, to the needy of the Town. Our new partnerships with The Leighton Linslade Food Bank (based at the Black Horse) and Leighton Linslade Helpers( based at Meadow Way Community Centre) will make a valuable and regular contribution to topping up food parcels for local people. I’d like to take this opportunity on behalf of Rotary to thank those who support us with our fund raising and the Food banks for their great work.
