New food bank set up in Ramsbottom
Ramsbottom Pantry A NEW food bank in Ramsbottom that opened just weeks ago has seen a surge in demand ahead of Christmas. While the area is often thought of as quite affluent, many poorer families live there and have been struggling with the affects of the coronavirus pandemic. Ramsbottom Pantry currently has two locations; Christ Church in Great Eaves Road and Ramsbottom Cricket Club in Acre Bottom. Chantelle Daniels, who helped form the food bank, said that in their first week, they gave out seven food parcels. In recent weeks, they have been giving out more than 50. She said: "It...
Source: burytimes.co.uk