Foodbank supplies boosted by Rotherham mosques' donations

Ilhaam Connected Network coordinates donations collected at mosques, before handing it over to Mexborough Foodbank.
Mexborough Foodbank and Food Aware representatives with Abdul Ghani, of Ilhaam Connected Network.Mexborough Foodbank and Food Aware representatives with Abdul Ghani, of Ilhaam Connected Network.
Mexborough Foodbank and Food Aware representatives with Abdul Ghani, of Ilhaam Connected Network.

A LINK-UP between mosques and a foodbank has borne more fruit.

Worshippers at seven mosques in Eastwood, Masbrough, Wellgate and Broom in Rotherham were asked to bring in donations to go to families in need.

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Abdul Ghani, of Ilhaam Connected Network, said: “Ilhaam has brought the Muslim community together and initially responded by collecting urgently needed food in September 2018 for the people of Mexborough and surrounding areas. 

“We have again responded to the latest appeal for food donations and now will be donating food to Mexborough Foodbank on a regular basis every couple of months.”

Sean Gibbons, manager of Mexborough Foodbank and managing director of food redistribution firm Food Aware, said: “I would like to thank the Ilhaam Connected Network for another very generous food donation, which is enough to feed at least 30 families.

“We have recently seen a significant increase in demand at Mexborough Foodbank largely due to new or delayed Universal Credit claims. 

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“More families as a result are facing increased poverty over the winter period.

“This latest food donation has come at a very demanding time and has helped to restock our food supplies.”

Mexborough Foodbank supports people in Mexborough, Denaby Main, Conisbrough, Swinton, Kilnhurst and the Dearne Valley.

Since it was launched in 2014, supported over more than 7,000 people with 2,700 food parcels.

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