Holbeck Food Bank makes urgent appeal for donations as essentials run low

Holbeck Food Bank said people had continued to be generous with donations but some items that it tries to give out with every delivery were now in short supply.

Appealing for support, Beeston and Holbeck councillors Angela Gabriel said: “People have been, and continue to be, incredibly generous but the Holbeck Food Bank is now running very low on some essentials.

“I do understand that the current situation makes people very anxious and worried but we need to ensure we are looking after those people who rely on food banks as well. It would make such a difference if people could bring in products from the list so that everyone has the food they need to help get them through this difficult period of time.”

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Key items needed include jam, carrots, peas, potatoes, Pot Noodles, Snack Shots, tomatoes, pasta sauce, tomato or vegetable soups, spaghetti loops, hot dogs, red kidney beans, biscuits, Fray Bentos pies, meat products, rice pudding and custard.

Items that people are being asked not to bring are baked beans, tomato sauce, brown sauce, mayonnaise, cooking oil, salad cream, salt, herbs, nappies and pet food.

Those wishing to make donations are asked to call 07710 467587 to make arrangements.

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