The Food Bank Committee met recently to discuss to how the Food Bank volunteers are going to meet the demands of the extra work for Christmas at the Food Bank this year. In spite of best efforts there were periods of overload, so in the interests of preventing that from happening, a few decisions have been taken that should even out the load our volunteers face.

1) More volunteers will need to be in place, (not necessarily beyond Christmas, although any wishing to continue because they find it a pleasant way of helping the community). There will be 2 training sessions, with the same information, on November 23rd and 24th at 1.00pm at the Food Bank (Rockspring), so that everyone will know exactly what is involved in making up Christmas bags and hampers. All will be explained at the sessions.

2) Normally there are 2 volunteers working together in the morning to make up food parcels for those referred to the Food Bank. During December there will be a 3rd volunteer to act as a meeter/greeter/sorter for the people bringing donations.

Anyone interested in helping out with this necessary work, please contact us by emailing [email protected] ,texting 07486 037756 or responding to the Food Bank Facebook request.

PLEASE NOTE: Any Christmas-type donations should be made by the beginning of December so that any necessary extra shopping can be made organised in good time. Donations should not include Advent calendars or alcohol, please.

Sue Jones

Treasurer, Ludlow Food Bank