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Community Foodbank Extension - Sevenoaks published their Delivery Report!1 year ago
Delivered 1 October 2022
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Usage of our Foodbank has increased by over 2000% in the last year and we now need urgently require additional space to accommodate and facilitate the increasing demand on our service.
Having been granted planning permission to extend our hub, we now need community support to achieve our goal. Our tiny little garage will be extended by 25 square meters to increase storage and working areas. This will provide us with the space needed to meet the increasing demands on our service. Within our premises, we not only store the supplies but also compile the support parcels, which are then distributed to our users. The new and improved hub will incorporate a welcome area where users will be greeted with a smile, additional storage areas for supplies and an office area which will also be available to our partner agencies to use when privacy is required. The Community Cupboard is well established within the community and has provided a platform for local residents to be actively involved with the project.
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Why it's a great idea:
As an established independent Foodbank we continue to provide a much needed service to the community. Whilst many other emergency food distributors either closed or reduced their hours during the pandemic, we worked hard to remain open. We extended our opening hours to meet the growing demand and increased our coverage area . Space inside our hub is now minimal. Extending our premises will provide us with an increased working area to facilitate the growing number of support parcels that are distributed daily. * We will be able to provide a safe and confidential space for our users who require to be signposted to supporting agencies. * We will continue to provide a platform to local residents and businesses whereby they can become involved with the community project by donating or volunteering their time. * Offering a friendly and welcoming environment ensures that we also reduce social isolation for many local residents who otherwise have very limited social interaction.
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VolunteerThe Community Cupboard was formed following an initial comment of 'I think we need a local Food bank', in response to a local residents plea for help.
It had become apparent that the service was required, but the stigma associated with it meant that people were less likely to admit they needed help or seek it. After a few introductions, many meetings and lots of research, the trustee team was formed. We quickly became a registered charity and launched The Community Cupboard.
Kent County Council provided a start up fund, Sevenoaks District Council offered guidance and support and West Kingsdown Parish Council offered premises. Local businesses, tradesmen and residents all pulled together to offer their help and the hub was transformed from a disused garage to a welcoming space where people could access food, groceries and signposting services over a cup of tea.
More businesses, local schools & doctors surgeries became involved and we quickly joined forces with other local agencies and support services.
By working together, we have ensured that those in need receive the correct support to address ongoing issues
Our ethos has always been that everyone needs a little help sometimes and we aim to ensure that the support we provide allows people to retain their dignity whilst doing so.
Project Owner: The Community Cupboard The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
