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"Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor."
Proverbs 19:17
HARVEST APPEAL
Tinned fruit
Custard (tinned)
Rice pudding
Baked beans
Tuna
Tinned pasta (spaghetti, ravioli, macaroni cheese)
We also accept donations of basic toiletries such as soap and toothbrushes. These can also be placed in donation points.
Unfortunately we cannot accept donations of infant formula or baby food.
Pathways for getting help
Help Through Hardship
Help Through Hardship is a helpline coordinated by Citizens Advice and Trussell Trust.
Advisors can help address your crisis and provide support to maximise your income, help you navigate the benefits system, and identify any additional grants you could be entitled to. If needed, they’ll issue you with a voucher so you can get an emergency food parcel.
Call 08082082138 or free and confidential advice
Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
Cost of Living
Both council authorities in West Cumbria (Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness) are providing many pathways to support during the current Cost of Living crisis.
You can find these on their websites, depending on which type of support you require.
Financial Inclusion
We have a current project in partnership with Citizens Advice offering in-person financial advice in our six centres, covering topics such as debt and benefits.
You can find out more about this project on our Get Help page by clicking this link.
Harvest Appeal 2024
We are seeing an increased need across West Cumbria but a reduction in vital donations.
By donating to us this Harvest, you can support people facing hardship in your local community.
You can find resources you can use in your church, community group or workplace on our Resources page.
Did you know we have a Youtube channel?
Check out our latest video here, featuring Timmy the Tuna!
Schools Worker
Our Schools Worker spreads the Gospel message and the work that North Lakes Foodbank does in schools across the local area.
This can be through assemblies and lessons which are centred on a theme. If you are a teacher and are currently teaching a certain theme, get in touch with Stuart our Schools Worker who can deliver a lesson on your chosen theme.
Find out more about the Schools Worker's work here.