Sat, 16 Aug 2025

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 More workers needing food banks - support group

A community group founder says more working people are struggling with the cost of living crisis.

* More working people and volunteers are facing "desperate times" due to the cost of living crisis.
* A support group, Simple Acts of Kindness, has seen a rise in demand for help from families struggling financially.
* Even those in full-time employment, including teachers and nursing staff, are seeking assistance with basic needs like food and household items.
* The founder of the group, Leanne McDonald, says it's "disheartening" to see highly skilled professionals struggling to afford essentials.
* The cost of living crisis is also affecting volunteer numbers for the support group, which has dropped from 10 to 3.
* Simple Acts of Kindness currently relies on a rented storage space and runs mostly from Ms. McDonald's family home due to limited resources.
* A fun day event will be held on August 30th to raise funds and cover the group's costs.
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