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08

Jun 2020

Last Updated: 05/06/2020

Knaresborough food bank re-opens today

by Suzannah Rogerson

| 08 Jun, 2020
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The Knaresborough food bank has re-opened today with more space allocated to them to allow for social distancing. The centre based at the Holy Trinity Church are still asking for donations from the public.

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Donations which have been made to the food bank at Mowbray Community Church on Westmoreland Street.

Knaresborough food bank re-opens today after closing because of the coronavirus.

The food bank was previously closed because its base at Holy Trinity Church was not being suitable for social distancing measures. However, Reverend Stroma McDermott, of the church, has given the volunteers another room to work within allowing them to re-open safely.

The service provides food packages to residents of Knaresborough will open from 10.30 this morning to serve as many people that needs their help. The centre are still in need of public donations of food, these can be arranged through their Facebook page.

This re-opening comes as Harrogate food bank reported their numbers had doubled during the lockdown period. Among those who need support are people who have been left furloughed or without a job during the pandemic.





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Lucy Stewart, the Project Manager of Harrogate District food banks, said:

"Where we were before wasn't lending itself to social distancing. The lack of the right kind of space and hand washing facilities combined with some of our volunteers sheltering made us decide to close. We really don't know how many people to expect, the plan going forwards is to run a pre-order service. The client will call the voucher holder to request a voucher. The voucher holder then calls us in advance and we will pre-pack the right amount of food for the family size or individual. This means the package is ready and waiting for the client rather than us asking people to wait around."


The Knaresborough Foodbank aims to provide a regular network of support for those in need in the area.