Horsham Labour Party pulls together to help the town’s food bank

Members of Horsham Labour Party have pulled together to help the town’s food bank.
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Party members set up collection stations around the town for the food bank, which is run by the charity Horsham Matters.

A party spokesman said: “The establishment of collection stations has not only highlighted the need for donations but provided a convenient place for those now shopping online to drop off the food items that they would previously have donated in store.

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“These donations are collected up regularly by volunteers and dropped off at Horsham Matters’ Micah House office.”

David Hide and Gez Kavanagh prepare to deliver another car load of food to Horsham MattersDavid Hide and Gez Kavanagh prepare to deliver another car load of food to Horsham Matters
David Hide and Gez Kavanagh prepare to deliver another car load of food to Horsham Matters

Since the lock down on average 60 shopping bags have been dropped off each week, according to the spokesman.

He added: “Horsham Labour Party would like to thanks all those who have contributed in this way, they have enabled the food bank to ensure that those in need of support at this very difficult get the help they need.

“The collections stations are located in the centre of town at 10 Clarence, 44 Hurst and 97 Trafalgar Roads.

“Donations can be left on the doorstep at any time.

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“Items currently most in need are tinned meats and sponge puddings, though all non perishable food stuffs are always required.”

Gez Kavanagh who continues to coordinate Horsham Labour’s response can be contacted on 07717 346747 and he will arrange food collections or provide advice on setting up additional collection stations across the district, the party said.

Labour Party member and Roffey resident, Sara Loewenthal added: “With so many people feeling the pinch, unable to work and support themselves and their families, donating a few goods to the food bank every week is the very least I can do during the Covid-19 crisis and I’m thankful that I’m fortunate not to need it myself.”

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