Stratford-upon-Avon Foodbank runs it’s first doorstep tin challenge

A doorstep tin challenge for Stratford-upon-Avon Foodbank is being held on 20^th March in Tiddington.

People who live in the Tiddington area of Stratford are being asked to donate a couple of tins of food each to be picked up by the corporate volunteers from Jaguar Land Rover on behalf of the Foodbank during the morning of 20^th March.

This is the first time the Foodbank has organised a doorstep challenge and they are hoping with over 800 homes in the Tiddington area, the residents will be able to donate a good quantity of well needed donations.

Kate Rolfe, one of the new Trustees for the Foodbank said:

“Check your cupboards – is there anything you could spare? One tin of spare food can make such a difference to a family who is struggling to put food on the table for their children.

We are in need of jars of sauce for pasta, tins of fruit, instant mash and long-life milk. Also needed are shampoo, toothpaste and toothbrushes and toiletries such as deodorant, shower gel and soap, as well as nappies.

All we ask is that the food is in date as we cannot give out ‘out of date’ products to those who need to use the Foodbank”

Amy Jarvis, Jaguar Business Manager said:

“We recently volunteered with the Stratford Foodbank, raising food & funds to support some of the most vulnerable people in the area. The work they do is incredible, without this facility it is scary to think how many more people could potentially go without the basics of food & toiletries. The foodbank only works with the kind donations of society, and we urge you to support wherever you can. Even the smallest amount can make a big difference”

At the moment the Foodbank has a lot of tins of beans, tuna and soup and packets of dried pasta, but all donations are welcome.

Donations need to be left on the doorstep by 9am on the 20^th March for the teams from JLR to come and collect.

Just one tin really can make such a difference so please do get involved.

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