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    Mar 2021

    Last Updated: 15/03/2021

    Fifty tonnes of food support donated by Ripon community

    by Tim Flanagan

    | 16 Mar, 2021
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    Ripon has a reputation for rallying to the call when people need help and during the coronavirus crisis, community support has been measured in tonnes.

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    A Ripon organisation is able to reflect on a remarkable response to the coronavirus crisis.

    With the anniversary of the UK's first covid lockdown looming, Food Support has been able to measure the weight of the city's reaction.

    The service, located at Community House in Allhallowgate, has received more than 50 tonnes of donations since last March.

    This has enabled Suzanne Bowyer, her colleague Caroline King and an army of volunteers, to help families and individuals.

    Assistance is provided to people living in Ripon, Boroughbridge and surrounding areas.



    Suzanne, told the Stray Ferret:

    "The response from individuals, supermarkets, other shops and businesses, has been incredible.
    "We have received donations of fresh, packaged and tinned food, beverages and items such as nappies.
    "Volunteers have also donated their time.
    "This has provided a lifeline for people affected by the pandemic."


    Food Support, works with partner organisations ranging from the NHS and Harrogate Borough Council to doctors' surgeries and the Salvation Army, who make referrals.

    For some, the help will be temporary as they wait for Universal Credit, while others may have a longer-term need.

    Suzanne, pointed out:

    "We provide a totally discreet and confidential service designed for anybody needing a helping hand.
    "People should feel no shame in seeking help to feed themselves or their family in these difficult times, caused by circumstances outside their control."


    Numerous churches, groups, individuals, businesses and organisations continue to rally to the call by providing practical assistance.



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    Food Support has continued throughout the crisis. Donations that arrive at Community House in Allhallowgate are weighed on industrial scales.

    More crunch times lie ahead, with school summer holidays, the end of furlough, mortgage holidays and emergency rights preventing tenants from being evicted.

    Further details are available at:  www.riponcommunityhouse.co.uk