The foodbank is inviting people to sponsor the cost of a food parcel as a meaningful voucher gift, a way to truly make a difference this festive season
People in Kirkcaldy are being urged to spread the word and ensure that the appeal reaches as many people as possible.
Foodbank chair Norah Smith said:
“The festive season puts additional pressure on families who are already struggling to make ends meet. “We hope the publicity surrounding the Christmas appeal will help raise our profile and enable us to continue our work five days a week, all year round. "The foodbank is continuing to operate at a deficit, and sustainability is key to continuing our mission of ensuring no-one in Kirkcaldy goes hungry. "This appeal is a vital step toward bridging that gap. “Any support - both in collections of food and financial donations - is hugely appreciated.”
People can help by encouraging their friends and family to buy a voucher via the foodbank website as part of their Christmas shopping. They might also want to consider asking their employer if they’d consider supporting the appeal or matching donations from staff.
A voucher for a single person’s food parcel costs £19, while £21 will buy a parcel for a couple, and £32 will pay for a family food parcel.
There were almost 12,700 visits to the foodbank last year, with almost a third of parcels going to children.
More information about the Christmas appeal and details about how to buy a food parcel voucher is available on the foodbank website at kirkcaldyfoodbankcharity.org.uk
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