Crisis hits Food Banks  - UK

Did you know that Food Banks have given out a record 1.5 million emergency parcels in the last 6 months.

With Trussell Trust confirming that 65% parcels from April to September were for families with children. 

The requests will only increase especially during this Winter period and into the New Year. 

These figurers only reflect the people coming forward what about those suffering in silence. 

Food Banks were set up to be for emergency use only however have now become a common feature in the community. 

In general Food Banks don't work for the needs of a long term individual/ family seeking sustainability. 

RSBA1 - More than food

This is where RSBA1 (Response, Sustain, Build, Achieve) is a four step platform to help people get back on their feet. With a 94% success rate since 2018 where service users have gone on to become shoppers once in the shops that they received donations from. Looprun In Store is more than food and a response division it is the first point of contact for many people. This is a free and confidential supportive services platform to help a person have a need be met. 

Response- access to free food, toiletries, clothing and pet food.

Sustain   - access to planning and budgeting and reducing utility, internet and mobile phone bills. 

Build      - access to an e-learning centre with over 4,000 free online courses to help upskill.

Also Career Starter with CV and Cover letter template. 

Achieve - A platform to inspire and encourage others with sharing their achievement stories