Scunthorpe Specsavers looking for food parcel donations to help top up town Foodbank
THE Scunthorpe branch of Specsavers is looking for people to donate food parcels to be delivered to a local charity.
As part of Random Acts of Kindness Week, which runs from February 11 - 17, the store will be taking any donations of unperishable food throughout the week.
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Volunteer Val Leeman checking stock at the Scunthorpe Foodbank
At the end of the week the donations will be presented to Scunthorpe Foodbank.
Andrew Mortimer, of Scunthorpe Specsavers, said: "This is a fantastic local cause and I'd urge everyone to pledge something to our collection.
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"With the volume of buy-one-get-one-free and three-for-two promotions running daily in our supermarkets I'm sure we can all find a way to make a contribution. We're looking for tinned and packet food – basically anything with a long shelf life that won't go to waste.
"By simply bringing in your food donation you can complete an easy act of kindness that will help improve the life of somebody in our local community."
The store already has an impressive range of food products collected as the directors have been on a shop and bought £50 worth of items in a bid to start the donations coming in.
5 Comments
by Molineux
Wednesday, February 13 2013, 6:45PM
“Morag, you may be right about some foodbanks but the only foodbank I have experience of is run by a traditional church. I am not a member of the church (or any church) and it is not run for any ulterior motive other than helping those in need. I think most recipients are just grateful for the support they get and those who volunteer deserve some credit.”
by MoragMcShin
Wednesday, February 13 2013, 6:13PM
“Sadly, food banks are generally run by American cults who never do anything for nothing. They prey on the homeless and starving. It's a recruitment drive. A tin of beans for a quick brainwashing session.
The only way to stamp this out is for other organisations to step in and open up their own food banks; even traditional churches.
Ever wondered why our MP holds meetings in the New Life Church & the Baptist Church? Who benefits? Think on!”
by Molineux
Wednesday, February 13 2013, 4:01PM
“I'll re-post before somebody comments on my spelling.
I do not know if this is common practice but it is certainly the case that without church support most of these foodbanks would not exist. The churches often allow their premises to be used without charge. Furthermore at our local foodbank there is no requirement for volunteers to be church goers.”
by Molineux
Wednesday, February 13 2013, 3:53PM
“Ref. Thanbi
I do not know if this is common practice but it is certainly the case that without church support most of these foodbanks would not exist. The churches often allows their premises to be used without charge. Furthermore at our local foodbank there is no reqirement for volunteers to be church goers.”
by Thanbi
Wednesday, February 13 2013, 2:11PM
“Remember this organisation puts recipients under immense pressure to join in prayers with Foodbank volunteers whilst waiting to be given a bag of food. They are encouraged to pray for their situation to improve. This is just preying on vulnerable people at a vulnerable point in their lives.
Charity should always been encouraged but donators need to be aware of what is done with their donations.”