Foodbank makes plea for support this summer

Start Up Stirling’s ‘Santa’s Sleighing Summer’ campaign is reminding people that hunger and hardship exists throughout the year and not just in the winter months.

- KAIYA MARJORIBANKS

The local foodbank charity needs help to maintain the level of food required to support everyone that is referred to them.

Coordinator Julie Christie said: “Sometimes the summer holidays can be the hardest time of the year, as children don’t have school support and meals.

“Even the smallest donation makes a big difference to the children and young people that are supported by Start Up Stirling.

“Currently, the need for the Crisis Food Service is outstripping the food donations we are receiving.

“If you are able to leave a food donation at any of our stations throughout the area, we would really appreciate it.

“Each and every can and packet makes a difference.”

Among the items the charity is particularly in need of are cereal bars, diluting juice, jams and spreads, hot dogs and snacks.