In March 2013 two things conspired to make the PCC of St Edmund’s Church act on behalf of the hungry. Firstly a report from Leeds University revealed that on any night in the city 35000 people were hungry. This report was an objective fact finding tool, not driven by any political agenda or religious fervour, […]
CONTINUE READINGChristian leaders, MPs, celebrities and anti-poverty activists start 40 days of fasting New poll shows strength of public backing, as 70% say the Government should act immediately to stop people going hungry in Britain while 71% agree that rise of numbers needing food banks is “national disgrace”. Fasting relay launches; forty high profile faith leaders, […]
CONTINUE READINGFood Bank Britain: Each week End Hunger Fast is shining a spotlight on individual food banks, talking to some of the selfless volunteers who are working hard to compete with the explosion in demand. Poverty is on the rise in North Wales. Since its launch in May 2012 Flintshire Foodbank has provided 7000 food parcels […]
CONTINUE READINGSince Easter last year 500,000 people in the UK have visited food banks – this startling figure represents mums, dads and children facing the reality of hunger. Together we’ve taken a stand to say that, in the seventh richest country in the world, it is not okay that thousands of families may not be able […]
CONTINUE READING• Reverend Dr Keith Hebden of Mansfield Parish, Nottingham will begin a 40 day water-only fast on Ash Wednesday (March 5th) as part of the End Hunger Fast Campaign. • Announcement comes after seven more Bishops sign last week’s open letter from Anglican, Quaker, Methodist and United Reformed Church leaders in support of the campaign. […]
CONTINUE READINGEnd Hunger Fast launched itself onto the national agenda last week, as religious leaders published their letter of support for those being forced into food poverty by attacks on the welfare system. The wave of support has been incredible. These were some of the stories and responses from day one: The Daily Mirror broke the […]
CONTINUE READINGFood Bank Britain: Each week End Hunger Fast is shining a spotlight on individual food banks, talking to some of the selfless volunteers who are working hard to compete with the explosion in demand. Plymouth Food Bank has been operating since 2008 and in that time has helped approximately 20,000 people with emergency food parcels. Funded […]
CONTINUE READINGWe haven’t formally launched yet, so the website is a little light on detail at the moment. Never fear, all that will be changing soon! We’ll be updating the ‘About Us’ section to explain a bit more about who is involved, as well as uploading some resources you can use to get involved. We will […]
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