June was another busy month at the West Somerset Food Cupboard, with demand remaining high. The rising cost of food is affecting our level of donations and we’re seeing a noticeable decline, as many people are finding it harder to add a few extra items to their shopping to support us. Combined with the growing demand for our services, these are challenging times for food banks.
At the Food Cupboard, we’ve always worked hard to ensure our members have access to a healthy selection of meat, eggs, cheese, vegetables, dairy products, rice, and pasta. We source this primarily by purchasing surplus food from large supermarkets – food that would otherwise go to waste – alongside invaluable local donations of eggs, bread, and organic vegetables.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who continues to contribute, whether through food donations or financial support. Every single act of generosity truly makes a difference in helping us support our local community. See below for our ‘most wanted foods’ list for this month.
Samantha Murrell
Wootton Courtenay 