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Nobody in our town should eat alone.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

We cook shared lunches, pack food parcels and drive them to neighbours who are going without. And we show you where every dollar goes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Donate<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Volunteer with us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Registered charity no. 000000 (sample)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What your gift buys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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$10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fresh fruit and vegetables for a family for a week<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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$25<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A week of hot lunches for one neighbour<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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$50<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A food parcel driven to someone who cannot leave home<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Any<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your own amount, once or every month<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Sample costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where each dollar went last year (sample)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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82\u00a2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11\u00a2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7\u00a2<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Programmes 82\u00a2<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Support costs 11\u00a2<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fundraising 7\u00a2<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Choose an amount<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n
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What we do every week<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Five programmes, who each one is for, and when you can find us.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Programme<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who it helps<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When and where<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Food parcels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Three days of food, chosen with you, plus toiletries when you need them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Who it helps<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anyone in town who is short of food this week. No referral needed for a first visit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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When and where<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday and Thursday 10:00\u201314:00, Saturday 9:00\u201312:00, at the centre<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Community lunch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A hot two-course meal at one long table, cooked by volunteers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Who it helps<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everyone: older neighbours, families, people living on their own. Pay what you can.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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When and where<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday and Friday 12:00\u201313:30<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Home deliveries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our van brings a weekly parcel, and the driver stays for a short chat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Who it helps<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People who cannot get to us because of illness, disability or caring at home.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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When and where<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday and Thursday rounds across town<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Holiday meals for children<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lunch and an activity morning when school kitchens are closed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Who it helps<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children who get free school meals in term time, and their brothers and sisters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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When and where<\/p>\n\n\n\n

School holidays, weekdays 11:00\u201313:00<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Advice desk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Help with bills, forms and benefits, and a warm handover to other local services.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Who it helps<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anyone worried about money, housing or what to do next.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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When and where<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday 10:00\u201313:00, no appointment needed<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sample programmes and times.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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Where your money goes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every dollar we received last year, split the way it was spent. Sample figures for the year to March.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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82\u00a2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11\u00a2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7\u00a2<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Programmes 82\u00a2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Food, the community lunches, the delivery van, holiday meals and the advice desk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Support costs 11\u00a2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Rent, heating, insurance, the phone line and the yearly check of our accounts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Fundraising 7\u00a2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Event costs, printing and the card fees on online gifts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Money in<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Gifts from individuals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

$186,400<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Grants from trusts and foundations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

$121,000<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Local businesses<\/p>\n\n\n\n

$48,600<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Events<\/p>\n\n\n\n

$31,200<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Total in<\/p>\n\n\n\n

$387,200<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Money out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Programmes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

$317,500<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Support costs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

$42,600<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Fundraising<\/p>\n\n\n\n

$27,100<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Total out<\/p>\n\n\n\n

$387,200<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Read the full accounts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sample figures, not real accounts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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In their own words<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cI came in for a food parcel the week my hours were cut. Nobody asked me to explain. I left with a bag of shopping and a time to see the advice desk.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sample story<\/strong>
Food bank visitor<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\u201cI drive the van on Thursdays. Some people on my round see nobody else all week, so I always stay for a cup of tea.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sample story<\/strong>
Volunteer driver<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\u201cWe give every month because the accounts show where it goes. It is the first charity report I have read to the end.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sample story<\/strong>
Monthly donor<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Stories are shared with each person\u2019s written permission, without surnames. Sample stories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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Volunteer with us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most of the work here is done by volunteers, which is why most of the money reaches the kitchen. You do not need any experience: this is how to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sign up to volunteer<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose a role and a time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Packing, cooking, driving, the front desk or the advice desk. Mornings, evenings or Saturdays.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Come to a welcome session<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Forty-five minutes on a Monday evening: a tour, food safety basics and how we welcome everyone who comes in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Do your first shift with a buddy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You work next to an experienced volunteer until you feel ready on your own.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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4<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep a regular slot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Weekly, monthly or whenever you can. You pick your shifts on the rota.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Volunteers are 16 and over, or 12 and over with an adult (example policy). Groups and company teams are welcome on Saturdays.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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Fundraise with us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Come to an event, or raise money your own way with friends, at school or at work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sat 7 Nov<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Harvest food drive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Collection points in shops across town, 9:00\u201316:00<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Find a collection point<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Sun 22 Nov<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Linden Street 5k<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A fun run and walk for all ages, $15 entry<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Sign up<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Thu 10 Dec<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Winter community supper<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Three courses cooked by volunteers, tickets $20<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Book a ticket<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Sample events, dates and prices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Raise money your own way<\/h3>\n\n\n\n