Introduction and Harvest Appeal 2021

Includes who we are, how we work, adaptations due to covid-19, a few statistics and our 2021 Harvest Appeal at the end.

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1. Registered Charity No. 1160060 | Registered in England and Wales Introduction to Bradford North Foodbank (with reference to the Trussell Trust Foodbank network) Recent Statistics Harvest Appeal 2021
2. Who Are We? • A small local charity, based in north- east Bradford • Part of a national foodbank network run by the Trussell Trust: “Feeding local people in crisis” • A member of ‘Feeding Bradford’ a local partnership tackling food poverty in Bradford Bradford North Foodbank is:
3. A national charity founded on Christian principles that works with people of all faiths and none and is inspired by the teaching and life of Jesus: Provides support for setting up and running a local foodbank: • A structure for running a foodbank • Cloned website, email addresses, national advisors • A quality audit schedule, to ensure good practice • Networking opportunities e.g. conferences “For I was hungry and you fed me; I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink; I was a stranger and you invited me in; I was naked and you clothed me; I was sick and you took care of me; I was in prison and you visited me” (Matthew 25: 35 & 36) The Trussell Trust
4. Every day, people in the UK go hungry for reasons ranging from illness, redundancy, benefit delay, or receiving an unexpected bill on a low income. The Covid-19 pandemic has pushed many more people into financial crisis, leading to increased demand for emergency food aid. 13+ million people live below the poverty line in the UK Why does the UK need a Foodbank Network?
5. (1) The first Trussell Trust foodbank opened in 2000 Birth of the Foodbank Network (2) Other churches in Wiltshire opened foodbanks using the same operating methods (3) In 2004, the foodbank model was advertised nationwide and the Trussell Trust Foodbank Network was born
6. How Does A TT Foodbank Work? 1) Food is donated 2) Volunteers sort and store the food, then transport it to distribution centres 3) Frontline care professionals refer people to the foodbank using food vouchers 4) Clients exchange their voucher for 3 days supply of food at a Foodbank (Distribution) Centre 5) Volunteers take time to listen and signpost clients to further support OR (during pandemic) leaflets with useful info added to food parcels.
7. Step 1: Donations Received Bradford North Foodbank Food and other essential items for good health are donated By local people… …for local people
8. Food Appeals
9. Permanent Collection Points (PCPs) • In shops • In churches • In cafes • In offices
10. Supermarket Collection Days (Not during the pandemic)
11. Step 2: Sorting, Warehouse Storage and Transport to Foodbank Centres Bradford North Foodbank All donations are weighed into the warehouse We have procedures for out-of-date / damaged food
12. Eccleshill, BD2 Five Lane Ends, BD10 Shipley, BD18 (west) Windhill, BD18 (east) and Rawdon, LS19 • All stock is weighed out of the warehouse before it is transported • Stock is transported in our van, which was donated to us by international food transport firm IFCO • Stock is taken to our foodbank centres located in:
13. • Health Visitors • Advice Workers • Social Workers • Support Workers • Church Pastoral Staff • School Pastoral Staff Bradford North Foodbank Step 3: Local Care Professionals Give Food Vouchers To Local People In Crisis Referral agencies need to register with us before they can start issuing food vouchers • Pre-pandemic: Mostly vouchers printed on orange card • Now: mostly electronic vouchers (for health & safety reasons)
14. 97+ local organisations refer people to us using food vouchers Family Hubs
15. Bradford North Foodbank Step 4: Clients exchange their voucher for a 3-day food parcel at one of our foodbank centres Food parcels are prepared and given to local people in exchange for their food voucher
16. • Enough food for 3 days for everyone in the household • A balanced mix of food • Long life products (no fresh food) • All food is ‘in date’ 1 Voucher = 1 Food Parcel = 9 Meals plus snacks We offer meat or vegetarian food parcels. We try our best to accommodate medical dietary requirements where possible
17. We have packing lists that tell us the type and quantity of foods to put in the food parcels Each parcel has a balanced mix of food (selected by NHS dieticians) to provide a healthy diet: • Protein • Energy foods (carbohydrates and fats) • Fibre • Vitamins • Minerals Each parcel has enough food for everyone that is dependant on and lives in the same home as the person with a food voucher. This means food parcels vary in size (single / 2-person / small family / large family)
18. We also offer ‘More Than Food’ whenever possible • Basic Toiletries • Women’s sanitary products • Basic household cleaning items • Dog Food • Cat Food Why dog/cat food? • So the meat / fish in a food parcel is eaten by people not pets • To reduce the risk of pets being abandoned
19. Bradford North Foodbank Step 5: Foodbank volunteers take time to listen and signpost clients to further support Our foodbank centres are located at local churches Normally they are setup as pop-up cafes, but during covid-19 restrictions we cannot open the cafes, so parcels are issued at the venue’s external door Windhill Foodbank Centre Cafe
20. • feel warm and safe • chill out & relax • receive a 3-day food parcel • get free hot drinks & cake • talk with one of our volunteers • discover further support that may help Our Foodbank Centre cafes are places where people can…
21. Foodbank Centre Adaptations During Covid-19 Strict covid-19 protocols in operation for volunteers and clients • Clients not allowed onto premises: Food parcels handed over at exterior door • Clients encouraged to keep current social distances and wear masks. • A delivery service was introduced for clients self- isolating The pre-pandemic pop-up cafe service with the opportunity for refreshments and for volunteers to chat and give signposting information will be introduced once the foodbank centre team leaders decide it is safe for both volunteers and clients.
22. Bradford North Foodbank Recent Statistics
23. April-20 to Mar-21 (our most recent reporting / financial year) 3-day Food Parcels: 2,185 People Fed: 5,570 Adults: 3,225 Children: 2,345 (42%) Meals: 19,665
24. Top Reasons for Referral 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 15-16 16-17 17-18 18-19 19-20 20-21 (Pandemic) Top Crisis Types Benefit Changes Benefit Delays Low Income Debt Sickness This chart shows: (1) the gradual increase in the impact of long-term low income, with a big increase during Covid-19 (2) Sickness is now a significant cause of financial crisis in families.
25. Harvest Appeal 2021 Covid-19 Cases are Increasing so we are repeating the adapted Harvest Appeal process used in 2021 to minimise handling of stock: There are two different appeals: 1. A CASH FUNDS APPEAL 2. A FOOD & TOILETRIES APPEAL • A small number of shortage items are listed for donation