Food banks will be busier in 2013 (From Bournemouth Echo)
When news happens text pix and video to 80360. Start your message with BE then leave a space.
Food banks will be busier in 2013
9:56am Monday 24th December 2012 in Opinion
SOME stories came back time and again during particular periods of time and in 2012, the activities of local food banks was one such theme.
Despite the evidence in front of them, many people still find it diffcult to accept that anyone should need to use a food bank these days - some of the comments on our website show that much is clear.
They believe that anybody who does is either getting a free ride or is not managing their finances properly.
And yet, there are more of such facilities than ever in the local area (and nationally) and they are busier than ever.
So much so that Bournemouth Council has just given £3,000 to the cause and organisers across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch are appealing for continued support from the public in the coming year.
They recognise what is already very obvious. Their help will be needed more in 2013 than it was in 2012.
Comments(4)
pete woodley
says...
10:52pm Mon 24 Dec 12
pete woodley
says...
10:53pm Mon 24 Dec 12
s-pb2
says...
11:30pm Mon 24 Dec 12
KLH says...
8:45pm Mon 24 Dec 12
Usually citing health and safety. What is health and safety about fruit and veg that would keep fresh for ages if bought that day. Many things that are perfectly edible days or even weeks after being bought are thrown into their skips. They should be made to donate surplus food, people should take a look at the reduced sections of supermarkets, if it ain't sold that day it is binned.
The general public are always being told not to waste food, yet why do these places seem to get away with it, it is wanton waste IMO, nothing to do with health and safety.