The local food-bank, Food4U, has had another very busy month, helping a lot of people but also placing a strain on its resources.

I know some people think that such a resource should not be necessary – but it is. So if you can spare an item or two, or buy them specially next time you’re at the supermarket, please do.

The foodstuffs most needed at present are: meat products, meat pastes, jam, tinned spaghetti, peas, carrots, tomatoes, tinned fruit, smash and breakfast cereal. They are also getting low on pasta, rice and snack items.

I heard a story today which made the point. Last week someone came to Food4U with three bulging bags. She just said that she’d never forget what Food4U had done for her when she needed it, and now she was bringing something back to help someone else in the position she was in.

If you need any details about Food4U just email me and I’ll put you in touch.