Foodbank launches appeal for much-needed supplies as demand soars

Left to right: Mexborough Foodbank volunteers John Tinsley, Paul Harrison, Penny Cliff, Mark Dockerty and Mexborough Lions members Genny New, Joan Nairn and Ronnie Nairn with (front) foodbank manager Sean Gibbons.

A FOODBANK in desperate need of more supplies has launched an online campaign to raise £2,000 to buy extra food for those who need it.

Mexborough Foodbank started the campaign in response to an increase in demand for food parcels and in preperation for the upcoming winter.

Pledges must be made before 1.45pm next Thursday, September 6.

Sean Gibbons, Mexborough Foodbank Manager said: “Stocks are very low and demand for our services have significantly increased”.

Since the foodbank launched in 2014, it has received support from 5,000 people and have given out 1,750 food parcels.

Sean added: "It would be great if people could support the Mexborough Foodbank Crowdfunder campaign to allow us to increase our supplies further and get better ready for another challenging and demanding winter for our services".

Visit the appeal page to make a donation.