Hambleton Foodshare has teamed up with a charity app in bid to increase food donations in time for Christmas
The Northallerton-based charity is using the BanktheFood charity app.
BanktheFood is a free charity-run app, run solely by volunteers, that enables users to find and connect with local food banks.
It sends a push notification of the most needed items every time the food bank runs low on essentials. The app will also send a list of what’s urgently needed on arrival at the local supermarket, enabling shoppers to pick up a few extra items and donate at the local donation station.
Emma Spring, CEO of BanktheFood, said: “Christmas is often a tough time for people, and food banks will be a lifeline for many.
“If we can encourage people to use the free BanktheFood app, we can help community food banks get what they need when they need it and ensure nobody goes without. It makes a huge difference.”
“More and more people are struggling to make ends meet these days and are turning to us for help, but need has started to outweigh the number of donations we receive,” said Alison Grainger, organiser at Hambleton Foodshare.
“We are asking people to download the BanktheFood app which enables us tell people exactly what we need, and they can tell us where it’s been donated, so that we can quickly retrieve it.
“As a result, we can keep providing balanced food parcels to those in need. As demand for foodbanks continues to grow, this app is a valuable resource for ensuring everyone has enough to eat.”
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