Newly unemployed and those self employed – who have been left “virtually destitute” by the lockdown – have been helped by Southport Foodbank in the last week. Meanwhile, generous locals responded to the Foodbank emergency appeal, donating what they could afford to help Foodbank, which is operated by Compassion Acts. Richard Owens, Compassion Acts CEO, said, “I am so proud of our team running Foodbank and Food Pantry sessions in the first week of lockdown in extraordinary circumstances. 100 vouchers were processed, including newly unemployed and those in self employment who are virtually destitute. However, I’d like to remind our … Continue reading Southport Foodbank at work during lockdown