As Christmas looms, we need to spare a thought for those who won’t have such a great time. I’m about to launch my reverse Advent Calendar where I ask those, who can, to join me and donate something daily in the run up to Christmas. I spent part of Saturday with Labour Party volunteers collectingContinue reading Foodbanks Are Essential
Today I am launching my Easter Food Bank Appeal and asking, those of you who can, to join me, donating something daily in the run up to Easter as we have done before Christmas. The Trussel Trust has said that people on Universal Credit in the West Midlands have needed to skip meals, with 40%Continue reading Easter Foodbank Appeal
As the first snow falls and we turn our attention to the festive season, many of us are thinking about family, friends and good food, but for many others, that’s not the focus. They’re involved in an impossible struggle to make ends meet. That’s why I’ve launched my reverse advent calendar again this year. I’mContinue reading A time for giving… to local foodbank
For the past couple of years I have run the Reverse Advent Calendar event to support local foodbanks, food pantry’s and community cafe’s in our local area. This year will be no different. As we draw into the winter months, time’s will get harder for many families, and I would ask anyone who can, toContinue reading Reverse Advent Calendar, please join my foodbank appeal
We have all been affected by coronavirus this year but it’s true to say that people will have had very different experiences. Too many people are being pushed further into poverty and as unemployment continues to rise, I am worried this is going to get worse before it gets better. The Trussell Trust Foodbank NetworkContinue reading Reverse Advent Calendar, please join my foodbank appeal
