In unprecedented times, some things are more important so Oliver Walters (Media) Ltd has donated most of its space locally on two key roundabouts for the next couple of months to help raise awareness for the Stowmarket & Area Foodbank and help promote its new App that has just launched.  It was launched in October 2012 to provide individuals and families from Stowmarket and the surrounding areas who are in crisis with emergency food parcels. It has been an extremely busy time with demand increasing year on year, but no one could have predicted the current crisis and its devastating effects. Before the pandemic hit, they were supporting an average of 60 families per month. That has now increased to around 160! “It’s great that OWL has kindly put these reminders in place. People often want to support the foodbank as they know the work we do to help families and individuals in crisis is vital, especially during this current situation, but forget, so a little prompt will encourage people to give; helping local people in trouble when they can.”  Mike Smith – Foodbank manager

Stowmarket Foodbank works with local organisations to identify individuals and families who can benefit from their services. If you are local and need help, would like to volunteer, or would just like to speak to them, call them on 01449 774000. They’ll be delighted to hear from you. The App is available to download at the App store & Google play. It lists all their “urgent needs” for the week so you can add them to your shopping list before you go. It also offers further information on the foodbank itself and other ways you can help.