Just over three years ago a small group of Largs people who becoming increasingly distressed by constant reports of the many people who were having to choose between heat or food decided to act.
They aimed to help those unable to provide the very basics because circumstances had brought them to the lowest ebb.
In October 2014 they started Largs foodbank in the old Citizens Advice Bureau.
Since then, the foodbank has found a home in the Clark Memorial Church and has grown as a refuge and a safety net, providing not just basic provisions but a place of warmth and safety where support, a listening ear and signposting (where useful) can be offered for to anyone in need.
The foodbank’s three years’ experience indicates that a bit of help at the right time can turn people’s lives around entirely, many of its visitors getting back into work and/or accommodation as they’ve received that bit of support while circumstances were so harsh for them.
None of this would have happened without the kindness of so many people who drop in with donations, or without the overwhelming support of local schools, businesses, organisations and churches.
The picture here is of William Dolan, Co-op Assistant Manager at the handover of a freezer that management and staff so kindly donated.
This will allow the fooodbank to offer people fresh produce as well as the tins and packets of preserved provisions.
Everyone connected with Largs foodbank would like to offer the most heartfelt thanks to the whole community - none of this would have been possible without the kind hearts of Largs.
Food is given out using a voucher system and vouchers can be obtained from Brooksby. For emergency collection, phone 07482 508875 before 8pm.
The general opening hours of the foodbank is Thursdays between 12-5pm.
The foodbank operation is independent of the Trussel Trust which operates foodbanks around the UK, on the basis that it does not put a limit on food requests.
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