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66 tonnes donated to Cromer Foodbank Cromer and District Foodbank continues to experience rapid growth, in terms of both donations received and mouths fed; with a new vehicle, staff member and name all in the pipeline. During the last financial year, demand for the Foodbank has increased significantly. Vouchers fulfilled were up 26%, number of people fed increased by 42% and the number of children fed by 66%, indicating a trend towards increasing demand by families. Incoming donations were 66,375kg, up a massive 50% on the previous year, which meant that the Foodbank was able to meet the increased demand.
Peter Wenham, Chairman of Trustees, said “In the last five years the number of vouchers fulfilled has increased by 60%. The goal of reducing the need for Foodbanks does not seem to be attainable at present so we will continue to work with agencies and community groups to meet the need of people in crisis for the foreseeable future. We have provided uninterrupted service
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