Wed, 11 Jun 2025

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 Food bank at 'breaking point' due to low stock

Lincoln Foodbank says there has been a significant fall in donations and an increased in demand.

* A food bank in Lincoln has launched an urgent appeal for donations due to a significant fall in stock levels.
* The charity, which provides 150-160 food parcels per week, says it has only two weeks' worth of food left if no more is donated.
* Staff are concerned about maintaining this level of support and may have to start buying food instead of relying on donations.
* The charity is asking people to donate what they can, with a particular emphasis on dry goods such as pasta, rice and tinned vegetables.
* People can also download the BanktheFood app to see exactly which products are needed and where to donate them.
* A spokesperson for The Trussell Trust, which supports a network of food banks, says that similar patterns are being seen across the country.
* The charity is encouraging anyone who needs to use a food bank to get in touch with their local branch.
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