Churches in UK Launch Mobile Foodbank

February 1, 2023224 views0

Churches in UK Launch Mobile Foodbank

2023-02-01T11:34:04+01:00

By Church News

Local Churches in Devon, South West England, have launched a new mobile foodbank project called The YUM Project.The YUM Project (You + Us = More) will run from a converted minibus, to reach people who might find it hard to access current food support schemes in a fixed location. It includes a social supermarket as well as a food bank.The minivan was blessed outside All Saints Church at a special service held on Sunday morning and it will be operating from the church car parks around Torbay.The mobile foodbank is being run by Torbay United – which is a collective of churches and community organisations serving people in need in Torquay, Paignton and Brixham – and a south-west community interest company.The service will operate five days a week across Torbay using church car parks and community centres.Rev’d Nathan Kiyaga, from Torbay United said, “We are delighted to be working with our partners at Asend. SW CIC to deliver this vital provision for our community.“Such services can only be achieved when people decide to work together for the common good.”Torbay United was awarded £120,000 as part of the Faith New Deal pilot fund from the UK government announced last year.Giles Fearnley, Lay Chair of Torbay Church of England Deanery said, “After months of hard work by so many, it is great to be celebrating the launch of this much-needed mobile food provision.“The Government’s grant is enabling Churches across Torbay to work together and mobilise volunteers to deliver very practical support for those who most need it in our community.”Councillor Jackie Stockman, Torbay Council’s Cabinet Member for Adults and Public Health said, “This latest initiative is another example of how faith communities and Torbay Council are having more deeper and meaningful relationships resulting in better outcomes for our communities.”ALSO READ Prophet Fufeyin Donates Cash and Food Items to the Needy