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05-03-2025
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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.' READ MORE: Angry farmers press Steve Reed at NFU conference over tax row 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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13-02-2025
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Pembrokeshire food bank seeking help from the community
A food bank run in aid of a local charity is being organised by the Saundersfoot Runners next week. Sunday, February 23 is the date of the run, jog or walk from Wisemans Bridge Inn in support of the James Criddle Foundation. Entry is free and open to everyone - with the condition that each participant brings along a bag of provisions for the foodbank. Food Bank Runs have been taking place throughout the UK since 2023, when Saundersfoot Runners started organising their own runs in support of the James Criddle Foundation, which runs a food bank out of Tenby AFC clubhouse in The Clicketts, Tenby. 'The Food Bank Run has been a huge support to the Foundation,' said Rachael Criddle, one of the founders. 'We are grateful to everyone who takes part, to Saundersfoot Runners for organising such an uplifting and positive event and to Wiseman's Bridge Inn who generously allow us to use their premises.' Food items that are needed include dried food such as pasta and rice; tinned goods such as beans, soup, meat, fish, fruit and vegetables; tinned pies and sausages; jars or packs of cook-in sauces and toiletries such as toothpaste, shampoo and shower gel. A full list will be on the Saundersfoot Runners Events page The run starts at 10am and will be no longer than an hour. The route is traffic free so is safe for all ages – and for dogs (who must be on leads). Hot drinks will be available to purchase at the Inn afterwards.
