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Apr 2021
The Back to Basics food organisation in Ripon says it is seeing a rise in demand for its help.
Currently, more than 40 adults and children, are benefiting from the Back to Basics venture. Each week, it provides, free of charge, the ingredients and guidance for a cheap, but nutritious meal to be prepared.
Food poverty pioneers Helen Mackenzie and Sarita McDermott set up Back to Basics in 2019. Helen, who teaches at Ripon Grammar School, told the Stray Ferret:
Sarita, who owns the Realitea Tea Room in North Street, added:
The venture is supported in both cash and kind by businesses and individuals in Ripon and collection boxes can be seen at various locations across the city.
The number of foodbanks in the Harrogate district is increasing -- with a new one recently opened in Starbeck to meet demand.
Helen, said:
Anybody wanting to support the work of Back to Basics, is asked to contact Helen Mackenzie on 07896 534539.
Regular updates can be seen on Facebook.
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