Run to support North Lakes Foodbank held in Cockermouth
More than 100 people have taken part a run to collect much needed supplies for the North Lakes Foodbank in Cockermouth.
The run managed to collect 300kg of food which the foodbanks said was 'much needed' at this time of year as food donations 'are low.'
The event was organised by Bodyfit Cumbria and the North Lakes Foodbank and the run is part of a national initiative to support local Foodbanks.
120 people took part including lots of children from the Scouts and 300kg of food was donated to support the work of the North Lakes Foodbank, providing food to those in financial crisis and going hungry in the former Allerdale and Copeland areas.
Andrew Robinson, North Lakes Foodbank Director, foodbank volunteers and a team of volunteers from Cockermouth Round Table greeted all the runners when they arrived at the foodbank warehouse to drop off their donations.
Andrew said: 'The North Lakes Foodbank was set up 16 years ago to help people in our local community.
'We rely on donations of food made by individuals who want to support their neighbours in need and events like this Food Bank Run help us to continue to do that.'
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The North Lakes Foodbank supported nearly 6,000 people - 4,400 Adults and 1,600 Children - with emergency food in 2024.
The foodbank said that low income, debt and rising cost of essentials were the top reasons for people being referred to the foodbank in 2024.
The foodbank also helped 1,850 families the school holidays. The Foodbank provided them with a helping hand with their holiday lunchpack scheme, providing food and activities.
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