Posts tagged “Foodbank”

The response of the parish to the recent Foodbank appeal has just been amazing, and a simple ‘Thank You’ just does not seem enough!

It just goes to prove that even the cloud of a pandemic can have a ‘Wonder’-ful and ‘Awe’-some silver lining. The Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit have been exhibited so strongly by the parish, and at such an appropriate time of the year too! Your ‘Kindness’, ‘Generosity’ and ‘Love’ means that our less fortunate sisters and brothers now have ‘Knowledge’, ‘Understanding’ and ‘Hope’ that they are not forgotten and that they are loved.

The SVP’s watchwords “Be Aware” have rarely been more appropriate. Can you please keep an extra eye and ear out for your neighbours during this challenging time. And, if they are struggling for some foodstuffs, or would just like a chat over the phone, then let us know.

Your SVP Team has been boosted by some wonderful parishioners who are on standby to do shopping/delivering for the needy and the Foodbank is still operating (with a de minimus team) and receiving some very generous donations from our local shops.

We’re fond of saying that the most valuable thing we distribute at our weekly food bank is a cup of tea. It is served by a friendly face, someone you can sit down with and talk to. That fills your heart, not just your belly.

When people find themselves in need of a food bank, they feel isolated and alone, and they approach our door for the first time with trepidation. Walking into our food bank on a Saturday afternoon is usually a bit of a shock – it’s filled with people, all supporting each other. You can’t really tell the volunteers from the clients, and we like it that way. And most of our clients come to collect their food, but stay for the full two hours for the companionship.