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People forced to food banks at start of pandemic faced extreme poverty, with just £248 a month to survive on after housing costs, according to new research
The Trussell Trust has today (Thursday) revealed that more than 5,000 emergency food parcels were handed out to Islanders in the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic - with more than 2,000 going to children. The overall handout was a decrease on 2019, but The Trussell Trust suggests that is likely to be because of the huge number of support groups that sprang up as a result of the pandemic. On the Isle of Wight, businesses, churches, charities, community groups and schools have all been working to keep Islanders in crisis on their feet.
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Isle of Wight Foodbank Marks Ten Years Of Supporting Islanders
By Iona Stewart-Richardson
The Isle of Wight Foodbank is marking ten years in operation today (Thursday).
Since it was established ten years ago, more than 28,000 Islanders and 18,000 youngsters have received a three-day emergency food parcel.
It all started with just a handful of volunteers in a warehouse in Cowes, providing food to up to 50 people each month. It now distributes from five centres around the Isle of Wight.
One of the highlights during the Foodbank’s ten years in operation was being awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.
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Isle of Wight Foodbank Celebrates Ten Years Of Supporting Islanders
By Iona Stewart-Richardson
The Isle of Wight Foodbank is celebrating ten years in operation today (Thursday).
Since it was established ten years ago, more than 28,000 Islanders and 18,000 youngsters have received a three-day emergency food parcel.
It all started with just a handful of volunteers in a warehouse in Cowes, providing food to up to 50 people each month. It now distributes from five centres around the Isle of Wight.
One of the highlights during the Foodbank’s ten years in operation was being awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.