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Crisis Hits Food Bank as Funding Ends
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22nd February 2024 www.looklocal.org.uk
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FREE The Stocksbridge community is facing a crisis as funding for essential services at the local Food Bank is set to run dry by the end of March. The Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) worker stationed at the Food Bank, who provides invaluable support to the community, will be forced to cease operations until at least July due to lack of funding. The situation has arisen as the one-off grant provided by the Sheffield City Council to sustain the CAB's work at the Food Bank has expired, with regulations preventing the council from allocating further funds until after the upcoming May elections and subsequent budget allocation in June. While both council officers and members are eager to secure funding to continue the CAB worker's presence in Stocksbridge, their hands are tied until the bureaucratic processes are complete. In a desperate bid to bridge the financial gap, the Food Bank itself is scrambling to secure funding to maintain the CAB service until a more sustainable solution can be found. The CAB worker typically assists 6 to 8 individuals every Tuesday, providing crucial support that can have a transformative impact on their lives. For instance, recent success stories include helping individuals write off significant debts totalling £30,000 each and rectifying a decade-old benefits mistake, resulting in nearly £100,000 in reclaimed funds for the community in a single week.
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The Food Bank is appealing to local residents to dig deep into their pockets to raise the necessary £7,000 to keep the CAB service operational until July. Despite already raising £2,000 within a week, the Food Bank is urging the community to rally together and contribute towards meeting the shortfall before the end of March. While efforts are underway to secure grants, the urgency of the situation necessitates immediate action.
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Although the Food Bank and the Christian Centre, where it is currently based, have received substantial external funding for premises adaptation, these funds cannot be allocated towards sustaining the CAB worker's position. Rev. Ian Lucraft, the minister at the Christian Centre, emphasised the critical role of the CAB service in transforming lives within the community. He appealed to local organisations, groups, churches, and individuals to consider making a one-off donation to ensure the continuation of this vital service, expressing gratitude for any support offered. Offers of assistance can be delivered to the Food Bank during operating hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10 am and 12 pm or by contacting Rev. Ian Lucraft via email at ianlucraft@btinternet.com. The Stocksbridge community is urged to come together to safeguard essential services that play a pivotal role in supporting vulnerable members and ensuring their financial stability.
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