Charity needs help to feed winter demands

BIG GIVE APPEAL AIMS TO RAISE £50K IN A WEEK

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AN urgent appeal has been launched by a Surrey food charity, which says it is facing its "toughest winter yet".

As demand for food provision charities continues to soar, FareShare Sussex & Surrey is appealing for donations this December, aiming to raise £50,000 in just one week to provide 200,000 meals for people in need.

The Big Give appeal is taking place from December 2 to 9 and all donations made during this period will be doubled, meaning supporters' generosity will have twice the impact in helping those facing hunger across Sussex and Surrey this winter.

With 83% of charities reporting increased demand for their food and services, FareShare Sussex & Surrey's charity partners are under significant and growing pressure.

The charity is predicting a tougher winter this year due to unusually early harvests, with less winter produce available as a result - putting further strain on the surplus food system.

The theme for this year's Big Give - Hunger Doesn't Stop for Christmas - reflects the growing challenges many families are facing.