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To acquire and run a small van to deliver food parcels to some of the many people we know we are not currently supporting but are in need of food support, but unable or reluctant to go to the foodbank. Typically these are elderly or housebound people living in poverty and social isolation.
Situation
Reaching people in need of food support who are not using the food bank,
Solution
The take-up rate on vouchers issued for he food bank is around 60%, ie 4 out of 10 vouchers are not used. The two primary reasons for not going to the food bank or one of the satellite collection points are accessibility and the stigma associated with using a food bank. By having the means to deliver food bags (usually 4/5 per person/family, which include fresh food and fruit & vegetables), we can mitigate these constraints and so help more people in need.