Stratford councillors reject food poverty motion Published: 17:19, 16 March 2021
Councillors have rejected an opposition motion calling on the district council to do more to tackle food poverty in the district, claiming much of this work is already being looked at by the county council.
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During last Mondayâs Cabinet meeting, Liberal Democrat councillor Manuela Perteghella put forward a motion calling on the district council to do more to help, drawing attention to the rocketing demand on foodbanks during the pandemic.
She urged councillors to set up a food poverty action plan in partnership with foodbanks and other organisations, to lobby local MPs for increased support a range of other suggestions.
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Benefits help must stay say Stratford Foodbank Published: 07:00, 16 February 2021
Stratford Foodbank is calling on the government to extend the £20 increase in universal credit payment beyond April, having experienced record numbers seeking help from the charity.
During 2020, the foodbank distributed 4,445 emergency food parcels, a 41 per cent increase year-on-year.
Worryingly there has been a large increase in emergency food going to children.
A £20 increase in universal credit has been in place during the pandemic, which is currently due to stop at the end of this financial year.
However, there have been reports in recent days that the chancellor may opt to extend it for another six months.
New Stratford Foodbank project supporting dozens of families Published: 09:02, 01 January 2021
90 families are being supported by a new Stratford Foodbank project focused on delivering fresh food parcels to those struggling in the area.
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While you might associate the Foodbank with non-perishable items such as tined food, the organisation has recently teamed up with Hunscote Farm Shop, VASA, Stratfordâs volunteer transport group, to supply fresh food to families identified as being in need of support.
The 25-week project, which is backed by Warwickshire County Council and the Department for the Environment Food and Rural Affairs, began in November.
It sees each family receive £20 of locally produced fresh meat, fruit and vegetables each week.
Stratford Foodbank needs your help to make Christmas project most successful ever
| Updated: 16:36, 11 December 2020
Stratford Foodbank is making one final appeal to the public to help make its Christmas Hampers Project its most successful ever.
Tom Gardner, left, from Stratford Primary School collected hampers from the Stratford Foodbank warehouse and distribution centre at the Methodist Church Hall on Monday morning where he was greeted by Marion Homer, manager, along with volunteers Phil and Steph Smith, George Hodson and Carol Jackson. Photo: Mark Williamson M22/12/20/8579. (43446846)
The project aims to deliver hampers to those for whom the festive period may be difficult with various referral organisations involved in the process.