the fact that they a new thing doesn't mean they're not necessary...how did we survive before the internet, nhs, cars, schools, spoken communication, literacy, the ability to make fire, doctors, football, books, radio, cars etc.
this is something that is being set up by charities to help...
for food i'd go for a food bank...for clothing, toiletries etc. then we'd gladly receive it. Out of interest what number are you ringing? We try and respond to all of our answerphone messages pretty quickly
thank you, that's actually who I work for. We're a day centre rather than a food bank though...we do refer into food banks and receive food from fareshare.
fareshare are excellent. they provide food for day centres as well as temporary housing/hostels etc.
they also provide work/voluntary hours for people that might otherwise struggle to be given a chance
very worthwhile cause to donate to
the main one is basics bank at preston circus which serves the whole city...there are then two in the west hove/portslade area. They probably wouldn't collect. If you want to donate it may be worth ringing them- keep in mind that they're probably swamped at this time of year.