Asda Foundation is proud to announce over £250,000 of funding has been awarded to 270 Foodbanks across the UK.
Grants awarded are between £500 and £1000 and are aimed at supporting foodbanks with their essential needs. Over the past year Asda’s Community Tracker respondents have ranked access to food and essential provisions as the most important thing they believe Asda Foundation can fund. Funding can be used to purchase food supplies, basic hygiene items, white goods to store food, storage and fuel / delivery costs.
“Foodbanks and local food organisations provide support to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities when they are facing hard times. We know that they are a lifeline service to many, often facing high demand with the added pressure of shortages in donations and volunteers. We hope this Asda Foundation funding can support their needs in the final months of the year.”
Karl Doyle, Chair of the Asda Foundation
One of the successful groups to receive funding of £1000 is the Courtyard Pantry Enterprise in Maryhill. Their aim is to reduce the effects of poverty in Glasgow, using food as a vehicle for change. The group received a grant for £1,000 to use towards food and basic hygiene items costs.
“Funding from the Asda Foundation will make a massive difference. Food insecurity in the area we work in has trebled in recent years. Demand for affordable food has significantly increased as a result. Support to help us meet that demand will make a big difference in the community in which we serve.”
Dale, Group Representative, Courtyard Pantry Enterprise
Groups successful in their applications also includes Boston Centenary Church, Cwmni Bro Antur Aelhaearn and Larne Foodbank. Click on the group name to read their full funding story.
Congratulations to all groups receiving funding!