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20 Nov 20

Winter Support Service Launches

The original text for this article cand be found at https://newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk/2020/11/winter-support-service-launches/ Winter Support Service launches Related topics: Adult social care / Community / Coronavirus / Health / Partner organisations A Winter Support Service has been launched to help vulnerable, and potentially vulnerable, Shropshire residents during the winter months. One of the WIPS befriending volunteers Commissioned by Shropshire Council in partnership with health colleagues, the […]

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1 Nov 20

Support us when you shop at the Co-op!

Oswestry and Borders Foodbank has been selected to take part in the Co-op Local Community Fund in Gobowen. We are one of three causes in Gobowen which Co-op Members can select to support between now and 23 October 2021. The more members who select us and shop with the Co-op, the more funds the Foodbank […]

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24 Oct 20

Shropshire Larder

As the recession deepens, more people are losing their jobs and facing hardship. It is vital that people in Shropshire know where to get help. The Shropshire Food Poverty Alliance has created resources for people and organizations in Shropshire to find advice and support: Shropshire Larder(shropshirelarder.org.uk) – is the most comprehensive directory of services for people living in Shropshire on a low budget. It has information on how to access a foodbank or community food project, and how to eat well on […]

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24 Oct 20

Community Reassurance update from Shropshire Council

On Monday 19 October, Public Health England put Shropshire’s case rate at 90.4 per 100,000. In conduction with this, please see the recent statement below from Rachel Robinson, Shropshire Councils Director of Public Health: “We are now at a dangerous and critical time in our fight against Covid-19. Infections are rising across the county and […]

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14 Sep 20

Bereavement Support for Shropshire Residents

Call 0345 678 9028 A new service has been launched to support people who are experiencing and suffering from bereavement and loss. The offer includes free counselling and it is open to any Shropshire resident who has been bereaved by either a recent death or previous loss.  It includes bereavement by suicide.  The Bereavement Support Service […]

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13 Sep 20

42% increase in numbers of people helped

The following table compares the activity at the Oswestry and Borders Foodbank over the last six months with the same period last year:   Weight of food issued Number of parcels issued Number of people helped 5th April 2019-5th Sept 2019 13,934 kg 567 1146 5th April 2020-5th Sept 2020 16,241 kg 725 1628 This is a 16% rise […]

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10 Sep 20

Community Reassurance update from Shropshire Council

Let’s all play a part in reducing the spread of coronavirus  As our children are returning to school and more people are venturing into towns and workplaces, the Coronavirus crisis is at a critical stage. We all find ourselves trying to achieve a balance between some form of normal everyday life and protecting ourselves, loved […]

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24 Aug 20

August Bank Holiday 2020 Opening

Monday 31st August 2020 is a Bank Holiday Monday. The Oswestry and Borders Foodbank will not be open on this day. Instead, the Foodbank will be open at the normal times (11:00 – 14:00) on Tuesday 1st September.

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6 Jul 20

Update from the Reassurance Hub

It’s positive to see restrictions being eased so that we can have more contact with friends and family. However, as some people make a desperate dash to the beach or the park it is important that we try to remind people to ease out of lockdown in an appropriate and careful manner. Many people may […]

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27 Jun 20

Food Issues During Lockdown

This week as the announcement of the relaxation of lockdown measure was made, the Oswestry & Borders Foodbank experienced levels of demand which were closer to that seen in previous years. Hopefully, this situation will continue, however, there remain concerns for the future. On Wednesday the Food Standards Agency published a report which set out […]

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