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Crewe food bank launches appeal as costs rise and donations fall
Overview
St Paul's Charity in Crewe has launched the 'Not on my Watch' appeal, asking for monthly donations of £2 as it faces rising demand and increasing costs for its food bank service. The charity spends about £1,000 a week on food while donations have dropped due to the cost-of-living crisis. Operating from three sites, the charity provides nine services, including food support, furniture provision, shoe distribution, and a hospital discharge support scheme.
Key points
- St Paul's Charity in Crewe is spending about £1,000 a week on food for its food bank.
- The charity launched the 'Not on my Watch' appeal asking people to donate £2 a month.
- Rising demand and falling donations are driven by the cost-of-living crisis.
- Many people using the food bank are in work but experiencing poverty.
- The charity distributes about 10 food parcels a day and is also appealing for strong carrier bags.
- St Paul's runs nine services across three sites, including furniture provision, shoe distribution, and hospital discharge support.