Bridgend faces a severe food insecurity crisis, with double the national average of foodbanks and higher levels of anxiety around food poverty. Urgent action is needed to address the root causes and reduce reliance on emergency food provision.
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Foodbank supply shortages
A local foodbank is requesting donations of specific items including coffee, tuna, oil, dried pulses, and egg boxes. The request indicates current supply gaps in community food provision.
Donations requested for local foodbank
A community foodbank is requesting donations of specific food items and household supplies. Collections are available at a designated drop-off point.
Reduce Child Poverty in Wallasey
A motion calling for action to reduce child poverty in Wallasey, recognising that poverty directly harms children's cognitive development, school attendance, and long-term life outcomes.
Lack of local meal support for disabled residents
A resident seeks local meal preparation or meals on wheels services to support a disabled family member whose carers are unable to cook adequate meals.
Limited meal support for disabled residents
A family member caring for a disabled person is seeking local meal preparation services, as current options are insufficient and carers cannot cook. Support for local food services is requested.
Bridgend faces a severe food insecurity crisis, with double the national average of foodbanks and higher levels of anxiety around food poverty. Urgent action is needed to address the root causes and reduce reliance on emergency food provision.
React
Members can read every reason.
Foodbank supply shortages
A local foodbank is requesting donations of specific items including coffee, tuna, oil, dried pulses, and egg boxes. The request indicates current supply gaps in community food provision.
Donations requested for local foodbank
A community foodbank is requesting donations of specific food items and household supplies. Collections are available at a designated drop-off point.
Reduce Child Poverty in Wallasey
A motion calling for action to reduce child poverty in Wallasey, recognising that poverty directly harms children's cognitive development, school attendance, and long-term life outcomes.
Lack of local meal support for disabled residents
A resident seeks local meal preparation or meals on wheels services to support a disabled family member whose carers are unable to cook adequate meals.
Limited meal support for disabled residents
A family member caring for a disabled person is seeking local meal preparation services, as current options are insufficient and carers cannot cook. Support for local food services is requested.
